Smoked Bacon Spread with Hard Boiled Eggs
Romanian-style bacon paste combining ground smoked bacon, hard boiled eggs, and onions mixed with homemade mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Chilled and served spread on warm homemade bread or toasted bread alongside hot tea. A hearty, energy-dense traditional preparation.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Process the smoked bacon, hard boiled eggs, and onions through a meat grinder
- 2
Mix the ground mixture with homemade mustard, paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- 3
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- 4
Serve spread on warm homemade bread or toasted bread with hot tea
Tips
Use a meat grinder for best texture; food processor may make paste too fine
Prepare mustard ahead if possible; homemade versions develop better flavor
Good to Know
Covered in refrigerator up to 5 days
Prepare mixture up to 3 days ahead; chill before serving
Spread on warm homemade bread or toasted bread with hot tea
Common Mistakes
Over-process mixture to avoid paste that becomes too fine and loses texture appeal
Substitutions
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