Description
A rich and decadent topping for all sorts of dishes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper flakes, crushed
- 1/2 tsp smoky paprika
- 3/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and line two large baking pans with aluminium foil. Divide bacon slices between the pans, laying them flat and preferably not touching each other. Bake until crisp.
- Drain bacon on paper towels and chop.
- Take 2-3 Tbsp bacon fat from the pan and add to large frying pan. Cook onion over medium-low heat until very tender, then add garlic. Add the chili powder, crushed pepper flakes, and paprika and allow to toast about 30 seconds.
- Carefully add the bourbon and deglaze the pan. Pour in maple syrup and boil for 2-3 minutes. Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and chopped bacon. Simmer about 10 minutes, or until thick and jammy. Store in glass jars in the refrigerator.
- Serve over burgers, spread on sandwiches, top vegetables, or eat by the spoonful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 Tbsp
