Bloody Maria con Puerco Bar
TOTAL TIME45 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS4-8
About this RecipeAdd these standout sides and skewer offerings to your bloody maria con Puerco bar, and guests will be fighting over who’s first in line— tequila-based bloody marias with melt-in-your-mouth ham sliders and a whole slew of spicy, savory skewer choices. The ultimate at-home brunch setup!
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 4 cups Tomato juice, chilled 8 tsps. Lime juice 4 tsps. Jalapeño brine 1 tsp. Hot sauce 1/2 tsp. Cayenne 1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp. Cracked pepper 8 oz. Tequila for rim Kosher salt and chili powder 12 slices Leftover Smithfield Spiral Ham 12 slices Swiss cheese 12 Slider buns 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 2-3 tbsps. Hot sauce 2 tbsps. Melted butter as desired Everything bagel seasoning 1 lb. Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon 2-3 dozen Skewers, 4-6” taller than serving glass if desired Cherry tomatoes if desired Pickles if desired Shishito peppers if desired Cheese cubes if desired Thick ham slices if desired Jalapeños if desired Cocktail onions if desired Spicy olives
Gather Ingredients from the list below
Bloody Maria
Key Ingredient
Hometown Original Bacon
Hometown Original BaconHam Sliders
Bacon Twists
Other Skewer Ideas
Directions
1.
In a large cocktail shaker or blender, combine all ingredients for the Bloody Maria and blend well. Pour the mixture into a small pitcher and set aside.
2.
Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run it around the rim of each glass to moisten the edges.
3.
On a flat plate, sprinkle a mixture of half salt and half chili powder. Dip the rim of each glass into the seasoning and twist until all sides are evenly coated with the spices.
4.
Fill each prepared glass with the Bloody Maria mix. Ice is optional, depending on your preference.
5.
Add your desired garnishes to each glass. These can include celery, olives, pickled vegetables, or other savory additions.
6.
Cut ham and cheese into slices slightly larger than the slider buns. Mix mayonnaise with hot sauce and spread the mixture on each bun.
7.
Place the ham and cheese inside the buns, then brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with your preferred seasoning.
8.
Skewer the sliders if desired. They can be used as a garnish for the Bloody Maria or arranged on a platter for serving.
9.
Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a sheet pan with oversized parchment paper for easy clean-up.
10.
Twist raw bacon into a tight spiral or fold it like an accordion, making a fold about every inch. Push the pointed end of a skewer through the center of each piece and place them on the prepared pan.
11.
Bake the bacon for 8–12 minutes, or until browned and crispy. Remove from the oven and serve directly in the glasses or on the side.
