Ingredients:

4 center-cut bacon slices

3 large navel oranges, juiced

1 1/2 pounds scallops

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon  salt

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons  thyme

Method:

1. Render bacon bits.
2. Take bacon out of the pan, let the oil/fat stay.
3. Sear scallops in bacon fat. 2 minutes per side
4. Deglaze pan with vinegar and fresh orange juice.
5. Season with salt and pepper, add thyme.
6. Serve with fresh orange segments.