

Sprinkle some brown sugar over each slice and then grind some black pepper over them. Divide and drizzle the maple syrup over each slice. Place bacon slices on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet.

Lay the strips of bacon in a single layer on the rack or baking pan. Mix brown sugar, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and black pepper in a small bowl. Shake well and strain into an Old Fashioned glass. Use either mesh baking rack or line a baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, chicken broth, Worcestershire, and garlic. Stir until well-chilled and then strain into a cocktail shaker. In a 2-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium, flipping occasionally, until some of the fat is rendered and bacon is browned in places, about 7 minutes. To make the cocktail: Place the bourbon, maple syrup and both bitters in a cocktail mixing glass filled with ice. If the filter backs up, replace with clean filters as needed. Strain the bourbon through a triple layer of coffee filters into a second jar. Use a spoon to remove the fat and reserve for another use, such as grilled corn. Place the bacon on a wire rack on a foil lined baking pan, brush the top of the bacon with maple syrup and sprinkle on some brown sugar. Stir, then refrigerate until the fat solidifies. In a large jar, combine the bacon fat with the bourbon. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon bits and save for another use. Cook, stirring frequently, until the bacon has rendered all of its fat and turned crisp. To make the bacon-infused bourbon: Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Maraschino cherry, for garnish Instructions We prefer to use the packaed bits and pieces sold by Trader Joe’s because they tend to contain more fat than meat, which is what we want in this recipe.ġ pound of applewood-smoked bacon (see note)ĭash Peychaud’s cocktail aromatic bitters For a hint of green, chop a small handful of tender herbsparsley, basil, tarragon, dilland fold them into the mayo.
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Butter - I used salted butter but feel free to use unsalted if you prefer. Maple syrup makes a brilliant substitute for traditional white sugar in this Old Fashioned recipe, which was created by writer Sabine Morrow and offers a nod to the version she enjoys at Iberian Pig in Decatur, Georgia. Punch up store-bought mayonnaise with these flavor-boosting ideas: For extra tang and heat, zest a small lemon and grind lots of black pepper into the mayo. Ingredient Notes: Squash - This recipe uses acorn squash but you could also make this with other types of squash.
