Tiki Snack Mix

Name: Tiki Snack Mix
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 8 thick slices of meaty bacon; 3 cups salted roasted peanuts; 4 candied pineapple rings, cut into 1/3-inch triangles; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt

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In 2018, Food & Wine named this recipe one of our 40 best: As the modern craft cocktail scene continued to blossom, tiki cocktails were especially popular, and it seemed only fitting that there should be the perfect cocktail mix to snack on while downing a mai tai or a Singapore Sling. Former F&W Senior Associate Recipe Developer Melissa Rubel Jacobson put together this irresistible mix of soy-and-honey-glazed peanuts, bacon, and chewy pineapple, combining Polynesian flavors in every bite. The mix is a wonderful complement to just about any drink.

By Melissa Rubel Jacobson

November 2008

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Recipe Summary

active:

20 mins

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Yield:

Makes 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

8 thick slices of meaty bacon
3 cups salted roasted peanuts
4 candied pineapple rings, cut into 1/3-inch triangles
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on a rack set over a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, until the bacon is crisp. Drain on paper towels and cut into 1/2-inch strips.

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Step 2
In a bowl, toss the bacon with the peanuts, pineapple, sesame seeds, soy sauce, honey and cayenne. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring once, until the bacon is browned. Season the mix with salt and stir occasionally until cool, then serve.

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03/27/2022

A new family favorite! Always get asked for the recipe. Made per instructions. Just keep in mind when first cooking bacon that it is going to be cooked again.

Kitty

02/05/2022

I was very excited to try this mix. The candied pineapple was the appeal. I was disappointed with the level of spice, salt and overall flavor. I added more spice.
I do plan to make again. Double the honey and add ancho chili power along with the cayenne. The pineapple was the star!

katfw

08/24/2018

This is very tasty and easy to throw together. Does anyone know if it is shelf-stable after baking? I am concerned about the cooked bacon.

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