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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Grilled Chicken, Bacon, and Peppers with North Carolina-Style Vinegar Sauce

The aroma from this one wafting about the "hood" will have your neighbors want to come borrow a cup of sugar to get the recipe (and beg for a plate!!).
(serves 8)

1 cup cider vinegar
1 Sugar in the Raw*
2 T. water
1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, or a combo.)
1 T. EVOO
8 med. chicken thighs (about 2 lbs. 4 oz. total)
1 lb. smoked uncured* thick cut bacon (about 12 slices)
Buttermilk biscuits* or hush puppies for serving

Heat grill to med.-low heat. In a measuring cup or bowl, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, crushed pepper, 3/4 t. salt and a pinch of black pepper. In a large bowl, toss the peppers with the oil and 1/2 t. each salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill bone-side down and cook, covered, for 12 mins. Place the bacon and peppers on the grill and cook, covered, turning the chicken, bacon and peppers occasionally until the peppers are tender, the bacon is nearly crisp, and the chicken is cooked through, 10-15 mins. more. Cut the bacon in half and transfer to a platter along with the chicken and peppers. Spoon the vinegar mixture over the top. Serve with warm biscuits and honey or hush puppies.

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Have FUN today!!!

Love,

MM

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