Thick-cut Bacon Recipe
Applewood Smoked, Bourbon-Vanilla Bean Glaze
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Glaze
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, bourbon, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Smoke the Bacon
Season the thick-cut bacon with salt and black pepper. Place the bacon strips in the smoker and smoke for about 1 hour, or until the bacon is cooked through and has a nice smoky flavor.
- 4
Glaze the Bacon
During the last 15 minutes of smoking, brush the bourbon-vanilla bean glaze over the bacon strips. Allow the glaze to caramelize slightly for the best flavor.
- 5
Serve
Remove the bacon from the smoker and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your thick-cut bacon with a rich applewood smoked flavor and a sweet bourbon-vanilla bean glaze.
