Ingredients:

  • 6 Large Eggs
  • 1 Large bowl of ice water
  • 4 slices Thick-cut Streaky Bacon
  • 1/4 cup Full-fat Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Flaky Sea Salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 medium Roma or Grape Tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Iceberg or Romaine Lettuce, finely shredded (chiffonade)
  • 1 tsp Fresh Chives, finely minced (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Eggs: Hard-boil the eggs using your preferred method. Immediately plunge them into the prepared ice bath for at least 10 minutes to halt the cooking process.
  2. Peel, Halve, and Separate: Gently peel the cooled eggs and slice them cleanly in half lengthwise. Scoop the cooked yolks into a medium mixing bowl and place the empty whites onto your serving platter.
  3. Crisp the Bacon: Cook the streaky bacon until very crisp. Drain well and finely chop or crumble the bacon. Reserve 2 tablespoons for the final garnish and set aside the rest.
  4. Prepare the Tomatoes: Finely dice the tomatoes, removing the watery seeds and central pulp. Blot excess moisture with a paper towel. Reserve half (approximately 2 Tbsp) for the final garnish and set aside the other half to be mixed into the filling.
  5. Mash the Yolks: Mash the reserved yolks thoroughly using a fork until a fine, crumbly consistency is achieved. (For an ultra-smooth filling, push the yolks through a fine mesh sieve.)
  6. Build the Base: Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Mix until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Fold in the Load: Gently fold in the unreserved crumbled bacon and the unreserved diced tomato (approximately 2 tablespoons total). Do not overmix.
  8. Fill the Whites: Transfer the filling mixture to a piping bag (or use a spoon). Pipe the mixture neatly back into the empty egg white cavities, creating a decorative mound.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the top of each deviled egg with the reserved crispy bacon crumbles and diced tomato. Lightly place a small nest of finely shredded lettuce and minced chives (if using) on top. Serve chilled.