Candied Bacon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring the bourbon, 2 cups water and loose tea to a simmer.

3. 3

   Drop the bacon cubes into the pot and continue to simmer until the bacon is cooked through and the liquid has reduced.

4. 4

   In a shallow bowl, combine the brown sugar, coffee, cocoa, salt and espelette.

5. 5

   Using a slotted spoon, removed the bacon cubes from the bourbon mixture and toss with the sugar and spices.

6. 6

   Reserve the bourbon mixture.

7. 7

   Place the coated bacon cubes in a glass baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and place on wire cooling racks set over lined sheet trays.

9. 9

   Spoon the leftover bourbon mixture over the bacon cubes.

10. 10

    Cool to room temperature and wrap individually in wax paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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