BACON SHAKSHUKA

BACON SHAKSHUKA

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3-4
Fat: Pure Lard (Pork)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 teaspoon Pure Lard
  • 10 strips of crispy bacon
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Dash salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 can of tomatoes, crushed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves or quarters
  • 4 eggs
  • Parsley to garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. Over medium heat in a large cast iron skillet, heat the Pure Lard. Add bacon until crispy. Chop up and reserve Add yellow onion, red bell pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.

3. Stirring occasionally, allow to cook until yellow onion and bell pepper are slightly softened, 8-10 minutes. Add bacon. 

4. Lower heat to medium-low and pour in the can of tomatoes and sliced cherry tomatoes. Stirring occasionally, allow to cook for 10-12 minutes, until cherry tomatoes are softened a bit.

5. Make 4 small pockets for each egg to sit. Crack an egg into each pocket.

6. Place skillet in the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until egg whites set.

7. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley and serve!