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Maple Glazed Slab-Cut Bacon – Fleming’s Steakhouse Recipe

November 3, 2016 by Cathy Arkle 23 Comments

Maple Glazed Slab-Cut Bacon will make your guests swoon!

Maple Glazed Slab Bacon | She Paused 4 Thought

Bacon.
I really could just stop there, but there is always a story behind every recipe.

I was recently invited to the soft opening of Flemings Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Pasadena, part of a chain established 1998 by Paul Fleming and Bill Allen.

What really sets Flemings apart from the other steakhouses is the excellent service in addition to delicious food.

flemings steakhouse pasadena

Photos courtesy of Cynthia Halverson

This beautiful location is a plus too. It features two outdoor patios, an open floor plan, main dining room, a spacious bar and customizable private dining rooms that can be combined to form space for large private events.

I am usually not a fan of chain restaurants so I went with some trepidation. But, the Pasadena Fleming’s changed my mind. The food was well crafted and absolutely delicious, and that staff! Oh, that staff! They were so attentive, friendly and well informed.

pasadena-rose-drink at Flemings Steakhouse Pasadena

Each Fleming’s has a signature drink and in Pasadena, it is appropriately called the Pasadena Rose created by The Spirits in Motion, and Phil Willis. It is a fruity, yet serious gin-based cocktail, that is sprayed with rose water and topped with a caramelized orange and mini rose. It was a perfect start to our evening, followed by samples from the 100 wines by the glass.

Wine at Flemings Pasadena | She Paused 4 Thought

There was something for everyone, with a wide selection of styles and price range, all organized into fun (and non-intimidating) categories:

  • BUBBLY & FESTIVE
  • FRAGRANT & FRUITY
  • LIGHT & REFRESHING
  • RICH & ELEGANT
  • SMOOTH & FRUIT FORWARD
  • EARTHY, COMPLEX, ROBUST & SPICY
  • VELVETY & FULL-BODIED
  • RICH & VOLUPTUOUS
  • BIG & BOLD

For guests who aren’t sure which wine to order, Fleming’s has a custom iPad app that is intuitively designed to find the right wine to match your mood or your meal.

While we were enjoying our Round Pond Napa Valley Kith & Kin Cabernet from the Big & Bold category, one of our the appetizers was chunks of Maple Glazed Slab-Cut Bacon with pickled red onion. They were smoky, sweet and richly packed with bacon-y flavor. (I believe my husband ate the majority of them. Sorry everyone who didn’t get to sample this delicious treat.) I am so excited that Fleming’s graciously shared this mind-blowing recipe for us. (See below)

For dinner, I ordered the beautifully plated NEW WEDGE salad complete with slab-cut bacon, blistered tomatoes, crumbled gorgonzola, pickled red onion, toasted pepitas, and topped with a Danish blue cheese dressing salad. Oh Flemings, you understand bacon so well.

Fleming’s signature potatoes, their house specialty, are laden with cream, jalapeños, and cheddar cheese. I could have eaten the whole serving but remembered it was polite to share.

Flemings Pasadena | She Paused 4 Thought

My husband and I both ordered the dry aged prime ribeye steak – USDA Prime and Certified Angus beef – aged a minimum of 21 days which was cooked to my idea of perfection, medium rare.

The Walnut Turtle Pie with house-made caramel, walnuts, and chocolate, all baked in a chocolate pie crust, was the perfect sweet ending to our evening.

Today’s Recipe: Maple Glazed Slab-Cut Bacon

I made today’s recipe with the thickest cut of bacon I could find at the store. It will happily swim in a sea of maple-bourbon gooey goodness.

Maple Glazed Bacon | She Paused 4 Thought

I also used the Bourbon Maple Glaze to skewer bacon and Brussels sprouts. I blanched the Brussels sprouts before putting them on the skewer with bacon and poured the glaze over them. I cooked them right along with the bacon. My guests were in culinary heaven with both.

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One of my guests said the next day, “I can’t stop thinking about that bacon dish, please don’t lose that recipe, as it was amazing.

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Maple Glazed Slab-Cut Bacon

Recipe courtesy of Flemings Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Ingredients:

  • 3 6-ounces slices of smoked, slab cut bacon
  • 1 ounce pickled red onions (my recipe below)
  • 1/8 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 orange, segmented (how to segment an orange video)
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon Jim Beam

Instructions:

  1. For the Bourbon Maple Glaze, place syrup & bourbon in a container and mix well. Set aside.
  2. Place bacon on a baking sheet and top with Bourbon Maple Glaze.
  3. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and plate bacon by crisscrossing two slices on the bottom and laying one over the top.
  4. Drizzle remainder of the Bourbon Maple Glaze from baking sheet over the top of the plated bacon.
  5. Place pickled onions on the top of bacon and sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with oranges.

Note: If your bacon hasn’t browned enough, turn the broiler on and cook a few minutes more, until the edges are blackened.

Quick Pickled Onions

Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 small clove of garlic, halved
  • 1 red onion about 5 oz., thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Whisk first 3 ingredients and 1 cup water in a small bowl until sugar and salt dissolve.
  2. Place onion in a jar; pour vinegar mixture over. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.

DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill. Drain onions before using.


Thank you, Flemings for a picture-perfect evening.

Fun at Flemings Pasadena | She Paused 4 Thought

We enjoyed the beautiful setting, great food, fabulous service and meeting new friends.

Fun at Flemings Pasadena | She Paused 4 Thought

If you have a Flemings in your city, I highly recommend checking it out. If you are in LA here is the Pasadena address.

Flemings Steakhouse & Wine Bar
179 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
626-639-0490
www.flemingssteakhouse.com

And if you love bacon, this will become your new favorite spot.
…and then, she paused for thought.

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I was invited to a media event at Flemings Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Pasadena for dinner. All opinions are my own.
Yum

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  1. Patricia@FreshFoodinaFlash

    November 3, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    Cathy, that looks amazing. I like your take on the Maple Glazed Bacon by threading the bacon with the Brussels sprouts. Great idea.

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 3, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks Patrica, Flemings’ Brussel Sprouts are so tasty that I was inspired to combine the two. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Cousin Julie

    November 3, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    I concur!!! The Maple Glazed Bacon with Brussel sprouts is genius!!! Perfect elegant holiday appetizer or side dish……..brussel sprouts are GOOD for you! ….. Cathy we will all be over in just a minute to help sample any more Maple Glazed Bacon experiments!!! 😉 …. Thanks Cathy and thanks Fleming’s!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 3, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks Julie, I bet this would be a huge hit in your household. 🙂 Come on over anytime.

      Reply
  3. Nan La Salle

    November 3, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Yes, bacon! I agree with Patricia, I would love to try those brussels sprouts with bacon. Yum!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 3, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      Both are quite amazing, hope you enjoy both!

      Reply
  4. CC

    November 3, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    You captured the evening, atmosphere, and described the food and service so well, Cathy! I’m in awe of your bacon creations and can totally understand why your guest would tell you not to lose the recipe the day after you hosted them!

    Brilliant post and I hope others will enjoy the Fleming’s Pasadena Steakhouse as much as we did!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 3, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks Christina, it was such a fabulous evening and the food was so amazing.

      Reply
  5. cheri Newell

    November 3, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    That looks amazing and I will try with turkey bacon as I don’t eat pork anymore… but think it will be just as good!!! Love brussels sprouts!!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 3, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Cheri, that is a great idea. I think it will work just as well with turkey bacon.

      Reply
  6. Christina Peters

    November 3, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    You had me at bacon!!! Fabulous

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 3, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      LOL, Christina! I really wanted to stop there, but there was so much more to share. 🙂

      Reply
  7. myimpkitchen

    November 4, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    I’ve only been to Flemmings once but you are spot on about their service! It was incredible! Can’t wait to try your bacon recipe too. I’m sure it’s amazing! Love the idea of wrapping them around those Brussels. Fabulous!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 4, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      I think you will love this recipe and Flemings. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Leslie Macchiarella

    November 6, 2016 at 2:29 am

    Who-eee that looks divine! I’ve got a hankerin’ now for their Pasadena Rose gin cocktail but that maple glazed bacon with those marinated onions — so cool, like edgy, high end and comfy all combined!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 14, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      What a great description Leslie!

      Reply
  9. sippitysup

    November 9, 2016 at 11:36 am

    I’ve been there many times! GREG

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      November 14, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      I will be going many times as well. Love Flemings.

      Reply
  10. Amy @ These Wild Acres

    February 17, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    I consider myself a bacon enthusiast… but I’ve never heard of this! Absolutely top of my recipe list!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      February 19, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks Amy, I am pretty sure you are going to love this flavor combo.

      Reply
  11. Kaye Reshaw

    February 7, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    So happy your shared this recipe. My son is the Chef/Partner Derek Reshaw. The food is incredible as well as the service. Operating Partner Connie Alvarez does an amazing job. It’s a jewel of an addition to Pasadena.

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      February 8, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      Kaye, every time I make this recipe people adore it. I love Flemings’ food and service as well. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

      Reply

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  1. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Pasadena, a Leftover Turkey Fried Rice Recipe and $100 Gift Card Giveaway! - Christina's Cucina says:
    November 12, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    […] From the moment we arrived, we could tell the evening was going to go well. I arrived with my friend, Marie, and after taking some fun photos with a polaroid camera which was set up, we were invited to join everyone else inside the bar or enjoy the lovely patio area outside. My friend, Cathy and her husband were already at the bar, so we joined them. We all loved one of the appetizers so much, Cathy shared the recipe for Fleming’s Maple Glazed Slab-Cut Bacon. […]

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