PINTS & PLATES: Hardistry BBQ Sauce with Seared Scallops and Crumbled Bacon

Hardistry American Pale Alabama BBQ Sauce with Seared Scallops and Crumbled Bacon

Prep time 20 mins | Total time 25 mins | Serving 2

Ingredients:

• 8 scallops
• 3 slices of bacon
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Flaky sea salt and pepper to taste

Alabama BBQ Sauce

• 1 cup kewpie mayo
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey mustard
• 2 tsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ cup Hardistry Happy Path Pale Ale

Pairing Suggestion – Hardistry Block Party Smash Pale Ale

Instructions:

• Remove 8 scallops from refrigerator and place on a paper towel to dry.
• Heat non stick pan to medium high and fry bacon for 3 mins per side or until crispy.
• Meanwhile, mix 1 cup kewpie mayo, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey mustard, 2 tsp prepared horseradish, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp hot sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, and ½ cup Hardistry Happy Path Pale ale in a mason jar. Shake until combined.
• When bacon is crispy, remove from pan and set aside.
• Pat dry scallops on both sides and put in bacon grease to fry.
• Sear for 2 mins per side or until golden brown.
• To serve, place 2 tbsp Hardistry Alabama BBQ sauce on plate. Top with 4 scallops per person, crumble bacon over the dish, and top with sliced green onion. Add freshly cracked pepper and flaky sea salt.
• Enjoy!