Candied Bacon
Candied Bacon with a maple bourbon glaze is a tasty treat that is super easy to make in the Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Offset Smoker.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Derek Wolf
Cost: $25
Bacon:
- 12 strips of Bacon
- 1.5 tbsp of your Favorite BBQ Seasoning
- 3 tbsp of Brown Sugar
- Sliced Jalapeños for garnish
Spicy Maple Glaze:
- 1 tbsp of Butter
- 2.5 tbsp of Bourbon
- 1/4 cup of Maple Syrup
- 2 tsp of Chipotle Puree or your favorite Hot Sauce
Preheat your Oklahoma Joe Highland Smoker to 275F indirect cooking. Add wood chunks for extra smoke flavor if desired.
In your firebox, add a cast iron skillet to warm. Add the bourbon first and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Next, add the remaining glaze ingredients and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened. Once done, pull off and let cool for 5 minutes.
Lay your slices of bacon onto a cooking sheet (preferably with a metal baking rack). Coat the tops with the maple syrup glaze, some brown sugar, and BBQ seasoning.
Add the bacon to the smoker and cook for about 25-35 minutes or until the outside has begun to caramelize and the fat begins to render.
Once the bacon is looking crispy, flip each piece over and then lightly coat with the remaining glaze, brown sugar, and BBQ seasoning. Continue cooking for another 25-35 minutes until it has caramelized.
When done, pull the bacon out and let cool for 5-10 minutes (please let cool as it can be very hot!). Top with sliced jalapeños and enjoy!
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg