Author Notes
The flavor in these fritters is ridiculous. I did not even manage to get a photo. The quality of bacon and type of beer with definitely make a difference. I used a salted scotch beer I had but a good pale ale will do. Likewise, a flavorful, smokey bacon makes a big difference. —savorthis
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Ingredients
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4
slices bacon, thinly sliced
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1
small shallot, diced
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2 cups
apple, peeled, shredded
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1/4 cup
flour
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1 teaspoon
baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
curry powder
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black pepper
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1
small egg
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3 ounces
beer
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oil for frying
Directions
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Cook bacon over medium heat until fat has rendered. Remove to a paper towel lined bowl. Pour off all but 1 T fat and cook shallot until nicely browned. Squeeze apples to remove some liquid, then toss with bacon and shallot.
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Mix flour, salt, baking powder, curry and some black pepper. Mix beer and egg, then mix it all together. Pour enough batter over apple mixture to just coat. Fry in a little oil until browned- a few minutes per side. Eat hot with some pickled mustard seed.
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