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Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Bacon from Dierberg Star Lane
Served at the 2014 Wild Bacon Wine Trail Ingredients: 1-17 oz. package Italian potato gnocchi 1 lb. bacon 1 stick butter 1 medium yellow onion 4-6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2-14 oz. cans diced Italian style tomatoes Small jar sun-dried diced tomato and pesto...
Bacon Meatballs from OakGlenn Winery
Served at the Wild Bacon Wine Trail 2014 Make one recipe of Meatballs, set aside. Meatballs 2 pounds ground beef 2 cups soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup dry onion soup mix(one package) ½ teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 cloves minced garlic ½ cup milk Preheat...
German Potato Salad
German Potato Salad Recipe from the Hermann German Cookbook 2 lbs. (8 medium) potatoes 4 slices Hickory Smoked Bacon, diced ¼ cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 ¼ tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon pepper 2/3 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup water ½ teaspoon...
Bacon Banana Cheese Balls from Stone Hill Winery
Served at the Wild Bacon Wine Trail 2104 1 lb. cream cheese 1/2 lb. bananas 1/2 lb bacon bits pretzel sticks to garnish Mix bananas and cream cheese together. Portion mixture with a melon baller Roll balls in bacon bits. Garnish with a pretzel stick. Serve with Stone...
Pig in a Blanket from Röbller Vineyard
Served at the 2014 Wild Bacon Wine Trail Oven Roasted Pulled Pork Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon Pork Shoulder BBQ Spice Rub 6 large Cloves of Garlic 2 White Onions 6 cans of Pepsi Doc Applewood Smoked Bacon French Bread Slices Reduction Sauce 2 cups Röbller Villa...
What’s Happening in Hermann – May 10 & 11
Hermann wine country is the place to be this Mother's Day weekend. Treat your mom, wife or yourself to a relaxing weekend complete with wine, music and beautiful scenery! The Hermann Wine Trail doesn't have an organized event this weekend but the wineries are all...
Cheese Tortellini and Bacon Salad from Bias Winery
Served at the 2014 Wild Bacon Wine Trail 18 ounces refrigerated three cheese tortellini 1 pound bacon 4 cups chopped broccoli (fresh is better) 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 cup bottled coleslaw dressing Cook the tortellini according...
Homestead BLT Sandwich from Adam Puchta Winery
Served at the Wild Bacon Wine Trail 2014 Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon: 1 pound thick-cut hickory smoked bacon ¼ cup honey ¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup butter (1 stick), melted ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Tony’s Chachere’s Creole Seasoning, to taste Lettuce Roma Tomatoes,...
What’s Happening in Hermann – May 3 & 4
There is much to see and do in Hermann this weekend! Our Wild Bacon Wine Trial, May 3 & 4, is the main attraction. We have over 1000 visitors attending our wine and bacon inspired event! It doesn't get much better than bacon and wine! If you didn't order your...
What’s Happening in the Hermann This Weekend
It's finally spring in Hermann! The flowers are blooming, grapevines are waking up and wineries are gearing up for the season. A perfect time to head out and experience Hermann wine country. We still have a few Wild Bacon...