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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with silicone baking mats.
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For the bacon: Combine the orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise and allspice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and reduce by half.
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In the meantime,
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spread the bacon strips onto 1 prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
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Bake until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Pour the glaze over the bacon and cook another 10 minutes.
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For the biscuits: In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and butter.
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Pulse 2 to 3 times until the butter is roughly incorporated.
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Set aside.
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Combine the buttermilk, egg, ginger and orange zest.
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Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
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Dump onto a floured surface and pat down into a square, about 1 inch high.
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Cut into desired shapes and place the other prepared sheet pan.
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Brush the top of each biscuit with buttermilk.
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Bake until the biscuits are a light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
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While the biscuits are cooking, start the gravy.
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Remove the casings from the sausage links.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the sausage, breaking it up in the pan until fully cooked.
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In the meantime, in a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
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When melted, vigorously whisk in the flour.
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Continue to whisk the roux on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
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Add 2 cups chicken stock to the roux.
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Continue whisking until shimmering.
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If the gravy is too thick, add more stock until it reaches the desired consistency.
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Once at the desired consistency, add the sesame oil and chopped scallions.
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Add the sausage and season with salt and pepper.
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Hold warm over low heat.
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For the mustard greens: In a large saute pan, heat the sesame oil and butter.
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When the butter is melted and foamy, add the mustard greens.
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Cook on high heat until tender and the greens begin to crisp, 7 to 8 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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To serve, split open a biscuit, top with the gravy, follow with the mustard greens and garnish with a slice of the soy-glazed bacon.