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Apple Bourbon Bacon Candy


Apple Bourbon Bacon Candy
Apple Bourbon Bacon Candy
Apple Bourbon Bacon Candy

This smoked bacon candy recipe comes from Chef Nathan Lippy.

Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4

Ingredients:


12 strips thick cut bacon
4 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons apple juice
2 tablespoons bourbon


Directions: 
  1. Heat grill or smoker to 275 degrees and add the Apple BBQ Cooking Chunks.
  2. Lay out the bacon on a resting/cooling rack over an aluminum foil lined sheet tray.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, add the honey, sugar, cinnamon, BBQ seasoning and cinnamon. Mix evenly then brush an even layer over the surface of the bacon. (Pro Tip- heat the honey a little for more even brushing)
  4. Place the sheet tray into your grill or smoked and cook at 275 degrees for 45 minutes.
  5. In the same mixing bowl, add the apple juice and bourbon and mix evenly.  The remaining honey and seasonings will mix in as well. Brush the bacon evenly with this mixture and cook another 15-30 minutes until the bacon is glossy and well done.
  6. Remove from the grill and let cool for 10 minutes then store or serve.

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