Brocoli Salad with Smoked Candied Bacon

Broccoli Salad with Candied Bacon.

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Best with: STEAK OUT and Hurricane Rib Rub

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Story

Better than grandma’s broccoli salad!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonaise

• 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

• 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon Big D’s Q STEAK OUT

• 6-8 slices of bacon

• Big D’s Q Hurricane Rib Rub

• 2 heads of broccoli

• 1 cup dried cranberries

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup sliced almonds

• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Equipment Needed

1. Sharp knife

2. Mixing bowl

3. Spoon

4. Sheet pan (and optional rack to cook the bacon)

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Instructions

1. Make a dressing by whisking 1 cup mayonnaise and 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar until smooth. Then mix in 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon Big D’s Q STEAK OUT.

2. Make the candied bacon bits by cutting thick cut bacon slices in half. Sprinkle with Big D’s Q Hurricane Rib Rub and let sweat in for 10 minutes. Spray a cooking rack with non-stick spray and spread the bacon across. Smoke back at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Keep an eye on the bacon while it cooks as the rack may need to be rotated for even cooking.

3. Clean 2 heads of broccoli and cut off florets into small pieces. Add to the dressing mixture and coat broccoli.

4. Combine with 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup sliced almonds (*you can place these on a baking sheet and smoke for a few minutes for extra flavor), 6 slices candied bacon, and ¼ cup chopped red onion.

5. Mix all ingredients together.

6. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Tips and Tricks

Try the candied bacon in the oven! You’ll be hooked!

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