Billion $$$ Bourbon Bacon Recipe
Make Billion $$$ Bourbon Bacon Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Bacon
For the Sauce
Method
Prepare the Bacon
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Spices
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, black pepper, and salt.
- 4
Coat the Bacon
Dredge each slice of bacon in the sugar mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
- 5
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the coated bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- 6
Bake the Bacon
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and caramelized.
- 7
Baste with Bourbon
In the last 5 minutes of baking, drizzle the bourbon over the bacon for extra flavor.
- 8
Cool the Bacon
Once done, remove from the oven and let the bacon cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the Sauce
- 9
Melt Butter
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- 10
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 11
Add Bourbon and Sugar
Pour in the bourbon and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 12
Stir in Soy Sauce
Add the soy sauce and hot sauce, mixing well.
- 13
Simmer the Sauce
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5-10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 14
Add Black Pepper
Finish by adding black pepper to taste and remove from heat.
