Baconnaise

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 20 servings
5 from 1 vote

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Baconnaise is great as a dipper for your afternoon snack of red bell peppers; it’ll add incredible pizzazz to a Paleo-friendly BLT (recipe coming soon); and will make your dinner guests rave when you serve it with some pork chops.

a glass jar of baconnaise on top of parchment paper with cooked bacon in the background

There’s a new kid in town, folks!

Okay, maybe he’s not a kid and maybe he’s not new. However, his book, Paleo by Season, is brand new and it totally rocked my world.

Ever heard of Pete’s Paleo? You know, the guy who will ship you incredible organic, grass-fed, Paleo, and even 21-Day Sugar Detox-approved frozen meals anywhere in the nation so that you can just re-heat and enjoy whenever you want?

We’re talking about the same Pete! He’s a trained, talented chef who chronicled his tasty Paleo-friendly tips, tricks, and flavorful recipes all in one handy dandy book. He’s included ideas on how to cook through a CSA box, a guide to help you butcher your own chicken, maps of what foods are native to your region, and a list of community-supported agriculture organized by state to help connect you to a farm in your area.

The recipes in Paleo by Season are organized (you guessed it!) by the seasons. In our effort to consume as much Real/Paleo foods as possible, we tend to gravitate towards seasonally fresh foods. Right?

Paleo by Season book cover with an image of a mans hand holding a bowl and a pair of tongs and adding watermelon radishes as a garnish to lamb chops

Seasonally fresh foods are easier to find in local markets, will contain the highest concentration of vitamins & minerals, and (bonus round) are typically less expensive.

I read Pete’s book, started dreaming of Fall foods (my favorite season), and then immediately put a big ole sticky note on the page that said “Baconnaise.”

Now, it should be known – I’m not a mayo girl. I like it for the occasional batch of 5-Ingredient Paleo Ranch Dressing or to use for an extra special meat marinade, but I don’t crave it on a regular basis.

All that is out the window.

Pete’s recipe has converted me and I’m now officially a baconnaise girl!

a glass jar of baconnaise on top of parchment paper next to cooked bacon with a spoon on top with a dollop of baconnaise on it

This spread is absolutely magical. Just collect some bacon grease by baking (or frying) up about a pound of bacon, whip out your food processor, and follow Pete’s instructions.

You will be left with a velvety, bacon-ey mayo that will totally rock. your. world.

a glass jar of baconnaise on top of parchment paper next to cooked bacon with a spoon on top with a dollop of baconnaise on it

You can find Pete at the following:

Paleo by Season (book): HERE

Pete’s Paleo website (where you can order meals): HERE

Special thanks to Pete, his lovely wife Sarah, and my friends over at Victory Belt Publishing for letting me share this recipe here!

a glass jar of baconnaise on top of parchment paper with cooked bacon in the background

Baconnaise

By: Cassy
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Baconnaise is great as a dipper for your afternoon snack of red bell peppers; it’ll add incredible pizzazz to a Paleo-friendly BLT; and will make your dinner guests rave when you serve it with some pork chops.

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 cup bacon fat in liquid form at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 large whole egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Combine the bacon fat and the olive oil in one measuring cup and set aside.
  • Using either a small bowl with an immersion blender (or hand whisk) OR a food processor (like I chose), blend the egg yolks and whole egg until they become frothy. Pete notes that when you see the eggs change dramatically in color and texture, you're almost finished. Once the eggs are sufficiently beaten, slowly add the oil mixture.
  • Continue to add the rest of the oil over the span of about 1-2 minutes. Finish with a seasoning of salt and vinegar to your taste.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Baconnaise
Serving Size
 
1 tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
134
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
100
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
5
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.02
g
0
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
38
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
4
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Meet the Author
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Cassy Joy Garcia

HOWDY! I’m Cassy Joy and I am just so happy you’re here. I’m the founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Nutrition Consultant here at Fed and Fit. What started as a food blog back in 2011 has evolved now into so much more.
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  1. Sammye Grymes says

    Sammye Grymes —  09/06/2014 At 20:15

    I love your recipes! Please keep up the good work!

    • Cassy says

      Cassy —  09/08/2014 At 15:43

      Thank you so much! This gem actually came from Pete, the mastermind behind Paleo By Season, but it definitely fits in here well!

  2. Elina says

    Elina —  01/19/2015 At 15:55

    That sounds amazing! going to try this tonight.
    How long can you store this though?

  3. Morgan says

    Morgan —  04/04/2023 At 15:58

    Can I use white vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar? I don’t have acv on hand at the moment.

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  04/05/2023 At 14:21

      That should work fine, Morgan!