{alltv} Snack on Chocolate-Covered Bacon ... Like Snooki

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

{alltv} Snack on Chocolate-Covered Bacon ... Like Snooki

Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi may love pickles – but the salty snack isn't exactly super romantic.

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the reality star, who's dating Jionni LaValle, found a sweet alternative during a dinner at Benjamin Steakhouse in New York City, where the two shared a cozy meal recently. On the menu: chocolate-covered bacon.

Curious about the salty (and supremely sweet) snack? Check out the recipe below and try it yourself:

Chocolate-Covered Canadian Bacon with Cinnamon and Cayenne Pepper

• 4 slices of extra-thick Canadian Bacon
• 2 cups of melted chocolate (made with semi-sweet chocolate morsels)
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• powdered sugar

1. In a double-boiler, melt chocolate morsels. If you do not have a double broiler, simply boil water in a medium-sized pot, then place the chocolate morsels into a smaller sauce pan and place it in the larger pan to melt.
2. Stir in cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
3. Place Canadian bacon in a rack and broil for about three minutes on each side.
4. Remove Bacon from broiler and pat with a paper towel to remove the oil.
5. With a spoon, coat both sides of the Canadian Bacon with chocolate mixture.
6. Place in a lightly buttered pan, and add to broiler for about a minute.
7. Remove, sprinkle with powdered sugar, slice and enjoy!

And what goes better with chocolate-covered bacon than a cocktail? Check out the Benjamin's Sweetheart, a champagne-based drink:

Benjamin's Sweetheart

Ingredients
• 1½ shots St. Germain liqueur
• Champagne or sparkling wine
• Strawberry

Directions
1. Pour ingredients into a chilled flute, and stir very lightly.
2. Garnish a half or whole strawberry perched onto the rim of the glass.