Summer is usually warm and muggy. I tend to look for lighter things to eat. I look for refreshing, instead of the heavy comfort foods that I’m known to love. I guess there is a time and place for everything. The best part about summer is the endless fruits that are in full season. The watermelon in the summer is so sweet and juicy it’s almost impossible to pick a bad one. These Watermelon bites were inspired by summer, that and an amazing balsamic glaze that I used on almost everything in a cafe that I once was part of. This recipe has all the components that make our mouths sing. The sweet, the savory, the salty, and even the spicy, if you don’t like spicy just leave out the jalapeno they will still taste equally as yummy. They are a perfect starter for any barbecue, they are easy to assemble, and are a big crowd pleaser. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Ingredients
- Watermelon cubed into 2 inch squares about 15 pieces.
- 1 package of Meal Mart Smoked Beef fry (can use sliced Meal Mart pastrami or corned beef too)
- Handful mint leaves chopped
- 2 Jalapeños cut into thin rounds
- Balsamic glaze (see recipe below)
On a serving tray lay out the cubes of watermelon.
In a dry cast iron skillet fry the beef fry until the fat is rendered about a minute on each side.
Cut the beef fry into smaller pieces about 15 and layer on top of the watermelon.
Add the chopped mint and a slice of jalapeño.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze on the watermelon bites.
Balsamic glaze
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
Directions
- Place both ingredients in a pot and allow to come to a full boil until it’s reduced by half about 5-10 minutes and the glaze coats the back of a spoon.
- Allow to cool it will thicken as it cools use on watermelon bites, salads, sandwiches or really anything it’s so good!
Enjoy!
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- Watermelon cubed into 2 inch squares about 15 pieces.
- 1 package of Meal Mart Smoked Beef fry (can use sliced Meal Mart pastrami or corned beef too)
- Handful mint leaves chopped
- 2 Jalapeños cut into thin rounds
- Balsamic glaze (see recipe below)
- Balsamic glaze
- Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- On a serving tray lay out the cubes of watermelon.
- In a dry cast iron skillet fry the beef fry until the fat is rendered about a minute on each side.
- Cut the beef fry into smaller pieces about 15 and layer on top of the watermelon.
- Add the chopped mint and a slice of jalapeño.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze on the watermelon bites.
- Balsamic glaze
- Directions
- Place both ingredients in a pot and allow to come to a full boil until it’s reduced by half about 5-10 minutes and the glaze coats the back of a spoon.
- Allow to cool it will thicken as it cools use on watermelon bites, salads, sandwiches or really anything it’s so good!
