Guacamole with Bacon

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocado
• 4 strips of bacon
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 to 4 tablespoons dried jalapeños, chopped, plus 2 teaspoons of the brine
• 1 plum tomato, chopped
• Tortilla chips for serving

Preparation:

1. Place the bacon in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook, turning, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
2. Meanwhile, cut the avocado and remove the pit. Place the avocado in a medium bowl and add the lime juice, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mash with a fork. Add the red onion, pickled jalapeños, brine, and tomatoes, reserving a few tomato and jalapeño pieces for garnish.
3. Crumble the bacon into the guacamole bowl, reserving some for garnish, then toss to combine. Serve. guacamole with tortilla chips, garnished with crumbled bacon, tomato and jalapeño, and a drizzle of lime juice.
   Exit: 2.5 tbsp.