Bacon is one of the most delicious foods ever, but one that vegetarians, vegans, and other folks with dietary restrictions are sure to miss it at breakfast time (and lunch, and dinner, and snacks). With a few simple ingredients, you can make a yummy bacon-proxy sure to please all your brunch guests - even pork-aholics.
Remove these ads by
Signing UpStep 1: You'll Need. . .
Software:
- A few small eggplants (Japanese or Italian work best - small ones are preferred since they have fewer or no seeds)
- Bacon Salt (I like to use the maple or natural, but it's up to you) - if you don't have Bacon Salt or don't have access to it, you can try a mix of salt, pepper, brown sugar, and paprika (and maybe a little onion and garlic powder)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola work well)
- A mandolin for slicing (if you don't have one, you can use a very sharp knife)
- A medium sized mixing bowl and a sheet pan with some type of cooling/straining rack over it (sheet pan method is not required, but is recommended)
- Large cast iron skillet
- Kitchen tongs
- Paper towels (brown paper bags can also be used)
Visit Our Store »
Go Pro Today »
And for those who persist in asking why a vegetarian would want substitutes - well, we generally still like the tastes that we grew up with, we simply choose not to eat them. So we get as close as we can. At times, the subs are very close indeed, at others, not so close but also delicious (or not) in their own way. Still NYFP.
On a somewhat unrelated note, you might want to check out these Vegan Pecan Pies - they're pretty great!
Please let me know how your experiments go - I'd love to know if it can be baked and what works best!
I am going to try this and your oatmeal milkshake. I'll post photos!
When making the eggplant bacon a little crispier, does it become brittle like bacon? Thinking of eggplant/bacon salad.