Canadian Bacon Braised in a Rich Brown Sauce
A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender Canadian bacon in a rich brown sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner. This recipe is a twist on traditional braised meats, with a focus on the unique flavor of Canadian bacon.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Canadian baconthick-cut
- ●2 tablespoons kissed brown sugarfor the brown sauce
- ●1 cup indulgent heavy creamfor the brown sauce
- ●2 tablespoons bacon drippingsfor the brown sauce
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor thickening the sauce
- ●1 cup beef brothlow-sodium
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the Canadian bacon with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven, cook the Canadian bacon over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the Canadian bacon from the pot and set aside.
- 5
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 7
Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, bacon drippings, flour, and beef broth to the pot.
- 8
Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 9
Return the Canadian bacon to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 10
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 hours, or until the Canadian bacon is tender.
- 11
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 12
Serve the Canadian bacon and sauce over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.