Bacon-Bourbon Butter

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Ingredients

  • 1 slice smoked bacon, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • kosher salt

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

469 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 31.3g 40% DV
Carbs 41.5g 15% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 39.6g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10057.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 190.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 79.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171mcg 19% DV
Calcium 61.8mg 5% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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