Bacon Whiskey Spaghetti Western Recipes

BACON, WHISKEY, SPAGHETTI WESTERN

Steps:

• In a heavy casserole dish over medium-high heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy, reserving the bacon fat. Cut the top off the garlic and add the whole garlic head into the pot. Add the onions, anchovies, chile flakes and parsley. Cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, stirring frequently.
• While the onions are cooking, heat a separate pan over high heat and cook the bison meat, sprinkling with salt and pepper. Transfer the bison to a bowl. Wipe out the pan and reserve.
• Add the tomatoes to the onion mixture, breaking them up slightly with your hands. Bring to a simmer. Then add the bison and 1 cup of the bourbon and bring to a full simmer. Reduce the heat, and cook for 1 hour on medium. Check the seasoning and adjust with maple syrup and bourbon. Reserve warm.
• Meanwhile, put a large pot of water on to boil. When it reaches a rolling boil, add a handful of salt and the pasta. Cook to al dente. Drain.
• In the reserved pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the spring onions until they are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and roughly chop. Reserve for garnish.
• Toss the cooked pasta in the reserved bacon fat before portioning.
• To serve, toss a little bit of sauce with the portion of pasta, put some in the bottom of the bowl, top with a spoonful of bacon whiskey bison sauce and garnish with spring onions. EAT ME NOW.

COWBOY SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and add the spaghetti. Cook the pasta to al dente, with a bite to it. Drain the spaghetti.
• Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the EVOO and bacon. Brown and crisp the bacon for 5 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Drain off a little excess fat from the skillet if necessary, leaving just enough to coat the bottom. Add the beef and crumble it as it browns, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and stir into the meat. Season the meat with salt and pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes more, then stir in the tomatoes and tomato sauce.
• Add the hot spaghetti to the meat and sauce and combine. Adjust the seasonings and serve up the pasta in shallow bowls. Grate some cheese over the pasta and sprinkle with the scallions.