Close relative to prunes in bacon; same premise, variety challenged by the whole almond replacing the pit, previously removed from the date..
- pitted dates
- whole almonds (one per each date)
- some smoked bacon – you will allow for one slice per two dates..
- cut bacon bacon slice into two somewhat even pieces
- place an almond inside a date (they usually have an opening left after the removal of the pit)
- roll bacon around the stuffed object and pin it carefully with a tooth pick
- place the roll on a baking sheet
- repeat till all material has been used
- set the oven to 400F/20oC
- when oven ready, roast the dates for about 10-12 minutes, until the bacon renders some of its fat and is visibly golden brown.
- place the hot rolls on a serving platter and let them sit 10 minutes to cool of, so that the hungry crowd does not suffer burns…