Easy Bourbon Chamomile Candied Bacon
- Difficulty: Easy
- Yield: Approximately 5 pounds
- Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 34 servings): Calories 383; Total Fat 27 g; Saturated Fat 9 g; Carbohydrates 15 g; Dietary Fiber 0 g; Sugar 14 g; Protein 9 g; Cholesterol 44 mg; Sodium 446 mg
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Preparation Time: 35 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 bottle bourbon
- 1 ounce loose leaf chamomile tea
- 5 pounds slab bacon, cut into cubes
- 1 pound light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground coffee
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon espelette pepper
Instructions
Transform ordinary bacon into an irresistible treat with this bold, bourbon-infused recipeperfect for wowing guests at your next gathering!
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and get ready for flavor magic.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the bourbon, 2 cups of water, and loose chamomile tea to a gentle simmer. Add the cubed bacon and simmer until fully cooked and the liquid reduces beautifully, infusing every bite with smoky depth.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the light brown sugar, ground coffee, cocoa powder, sea salt, and espelette pepper for a decadent spice blend. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon from the bourbon mixture and toss to coat evenly. Reserve the bourbon liquidit's your secret glaze!
- Spread the coated bacon cubes into a glass baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until caramelized perfection emerges. Remove from the oven, place on wire racks over parchment-lined sheet trays, and drizzle with the reserved bourbon mixture. Cool to room temperature, then wrap each piece individually in wax paper for easy snacking.
Note: This recipe was devised by a cooking competition participant and may not be fully tested for typical home kitchen preparation.
