Bourbon Bacon Salted Caramels by scoochmaroo
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Salted caramel is all the rage these days.  As is putting bacon in anything.  And who doesn't love bourbon? So I propose we marry all of these beautiful things together.  Bourbon bacon salted caramels for the win!

These caramels are rich and addictive and completely customizable to how much of a bacon experience you want.  The bourbon acts as a replacement to vanilla extract, so if you're looking for a non-alcoholic version, you can make an easy substitution.  

The next time you're looking for a slightly racy treat, give this bourbon bacon salted caramel recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.
 
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Step 1: Materials

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Software:

12 ounces (340g) bacon
1 cup (236mL) heavy cream
2 tablespoons (30mL) bacon fat (from cooked bacon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (60mL) corn syrup
1/4 cup (60mL) water
1 tablespoon (15mL) bourbon (or vanilla extract)
8 ounces (227g) pecans


Hardware:

8" square baking
Small sauce pan
Large sauce pan
Candy thermometer




MakeItWithJason says: Apr 23, 2013. 9:00 AM
oh. my. gosh!
nanosec12 says: Feb 14, 2013. 4:15 AM
Now all it needs is a thin layer of milk chocolate on top to make it Truly Decadent !!!

Awesome idea
boogiemanspud says: Feb 7, 2013. 2:22 PM
Wow, just wow! I am on a quest to learn how to cook these!
boogiemanspud says: Feb 7, 2013. 2:22 PM
Wow, just wow! I am on a quest to learn how to cook these!
Kimberly^ says: Feb 5, 2013. 11:06 AM
No after-caramel-with bourbon hangover mentioned either! IMPRESSIVE!
oldhamedia says: Feb 5, 2013. 6:52 AM
Excellent (and yummy!) instructable! Nice addition of the photography tips, too. I might just have to drizzle some chocolate over mine, but I do that on everything!
jmsdo says: Feb 4, 2013. 7:21 PM
O M G ! I have got to make these!
PitStoP says: Feb 4, 2013. 5:26 PM
So this is what you girls eat for breakfast! =)
scoochmaroo (author) says: Feb 4, 2013. 5:29 PM
Yes. Yes it is.
Penolopy Bulnick says: Feb 4, 2013. 4:27 PM
A wonderful blend of flavors :)
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