Smoked Bacon with Onions and Apple Rings Appel Flask
Indulge in the perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors with this irresistible Smoked Bacon with Onions and Apple Rings, also known as Appel Flask. This dish highlights crispy thick-cut smoked bacon paired with tender caramelized onions and golden Granny Smith apple rings, all infused with buttery thyme and a hint of brown sugar glaze. The combination of salty bacon, lightly sweet apples, and aromatic spices creates a harmonious balance that's both comforting and sophisticated. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is an easy yet elegant choice for brunch, dinner, or as a hearty side dish. Serve it warm and let the delightful medley of flavors elevate your table with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-cut smoked bacon
- 2 medium Yellow onion
- 2 medium Granny Smith apple
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Cook the smoked bacon slices in the skillet until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest (or save for other use).
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into rings. Core the Granny Smith apples and slice them into rings about 1/4-inch thick, leaving the skin on for added texture.
Add the butter to the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings and let it melt over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the thyme leaves.
Add the onion slices to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and begin to caramelize.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions and stir well. Let the onions cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and forms a light glaze.
Gently push the onions to one side of the skillet and add the apple rings. Sprinkle the apples with salt and black pepper, then cook for 2 minutes per side until they are golden and tender, but not mushy.
Return the crispy bacon to the skillet, placing it on top of the onion and apple mixture. Allow everything to warm through for 2 minutes.
Serve the smoked bacon with a side of caramelized onions and apple rings on a platter, garnished with additional fresh thyme leaves if desired. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.8 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.0 g | 225% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 3364 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.7 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1552 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
