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Thursday, April 7, 2011

what-i-cooked: savory bacon-apple-onion risotto




i love risotto and had a great apple and onion risotto appetizer at forest grill in birmingham. i tried re-creating it and added some bacon and creme fraiche for a smokey sweet twist.  the recipe is posted below:
(serves 2)
ingredients:
4 slices thick cut bacon 
1 green apple
1/2 red onion
3.5 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup gewurtztraminer wine (or other white)
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
1/4 cup parmesan
salt and pepper to taste
directions:
first, pour the chicken stock into a medium pan and begin heating on the stove.  then, dice the bacon and place in a pre-heated sauce pan, saute over medium until crispy and then drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.  add the red onions to the pan and saute in the bacon fat for about 5 minutes before toasting in the risotto for 3 minutes.  add the wine to the risotto and stir until absorbed.  then, stir in the simmering chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time- constantly stir the risotto while adding the small additions of chicken stock until the risotto is fully cooked, about 30 minutes.  then, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper before adding the tablespoon creme fraiche and the parmesan.  fold in the diced green apple (skin on) once the creme fraiche and parmesan have been fully mixed in and enjoy!

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