Devils on Horseback

Method

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1. If the prunes are firm, soak them in the hot tea or wine 20 minutes, then drain and dry them.

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2. Push a whole almond into the cavity of each prune.

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3. Lay the bacon rashers on a board and stretch each one thin with the back of a knife, then cut in half across.

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4. Wrap a piece of bacon round each prune and set them seam side down on a tray.

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5. Grind pepper over and brush lightly with the oil.

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6. Grill or roast at 200C fan / 220C / gas 7 for 15 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp and dark at the edges.

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7. Rest 2 minutes — the fruit inside is molten — and serve on cocktail sticks.

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Chef’s Tips

• Stretch the bacon thin with a knife or it will not crisp.
• Streaky, never back. Back bacon has no fat to render.
• Two minutes off the heat. The prunes are hot enough to burn.

Pairing Suggestions

• A glass of sherry
• Angels on horseback alongside
• Cocktail sticks

Storage & Reheating

Assembled raw, refrigerated 2 days. Cook to order — they go soggy reheated.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.