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Bacon-Bourbon Butter

By Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1/2 cup Servings

Ingredients

1

slice smoked bacon, finely chopped

1

/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

1

tablespoon bourbon

1

tablespoon pure maple syrup

1

teaspoon brown sugar

Kosher salt

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Preparation

  1. Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 1 tsp. bacon drippings. Put reserved bacon and drippings in a small bowl, along with butter, bourbon, maple syrup, and sugar. Season with salt. Using a fork, vigorously whisk until well combined. Transfer butter mixture to a sheet of parchment paper, wax paper, or plastic wrap, placing on edge closest to you. Fold paper over and roll into a cylinder, twisting the ends; wrap airtight in foil. Chill until solid. Butter will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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