Spicy Bacon Guacamole

• 4 strips bacon
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 to 4 tablespoons drained jarred pickled jalapeno slices, chopped, plus 2 teaspoons brine
• 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
• Tortilla chips, for serving

1. Place the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat.
2. Cook, turning, until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined-plate to drain.
4. Meanwhile, halve and pit the avocados.
5. Scoop the avocado into a medium bowl and add the lime juice, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6. Mash with a fork until combined but still a bit chunky.
7. Add the red onions, pickled jalapenos and brine and tomatoes, reserving a few pieces of tomato for garnish.
8. Crumble the bacon into the bowl, saving a spoonful for garnish, and stir together to combine.
9. Garnish with the reserved tomato and bacon and the additional pickled jalapenos.
10. Serve with tortilla chips.

bacon, avocados, lime juice, ground cumin, kosher salt, red onion, brine, tomato, tortilla chips

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spicy-bacon-guacamole-recipe.html (may not work)