Smoke Wrangler'S Bacon-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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   Place the bacon in a heavy nonreactive saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is browned, 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.

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   Stir in the vinegar and bring to a boil. Then stir in the ketchup, sugars, pepper flakes, black pepper, and bourbon and gradually bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce, uncovered, until thick and richly flavored, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the salt- you'll need quite a lot to offset the acidity of the vinegar. Use right away or transfer to clean jars, cover, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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