By Jeffrey Morgenthaler
An "Old-Fashioned" twist on a timeless classic. Bourbon approved and bacon-infused, you'll never go back to the old way.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.16 Slices | bacon |
1/2 Cup | warm water (110°F to 115°F) |
1500 mL | bourbon |
1/2 Fluid Ounce | maple syrup |
4 Dash | Angostura bitters |
2 | fresh orange peel |
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Smoke bacon prior to making Old Fashioned using this recipe for Applewood Smoked Bacon.
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To Make Bacon: When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 325℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
16 Slices bacon
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Place bacon in a single layer on a cooling rack that fits inside a baking sheet pan. Cook in Traeger for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is browned and crispy. Reserve bacon for later. Let the fat cool slightly; you’ll use the fat to infuse the bourbon.
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
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Combine 1/4 cup of warm (not hot) liquid bacon fat with the entire contents of a 750ml bottle of bourbon in a glass or heavy plastic container.
1/2 Cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
1500 mL bourbon
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Use a fork to stir well. Let it sit on the counter for a few hours, stirring every so often.
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After about four hours, put bourbon fat mixture into the freezer. After about an hour, the fat will congeal and you can simply scoop it out with a spoon. You can fine-strain the mixture through a sieve to remove all fat if desired.
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Combine ingredients with ice and stir until cold. Strain over fresh ice in an Old Fashioned glass and garnish with reserved bacon and orange peel. Enjoy!
1/2 Fluid Ounce maple syrup
4 Dash Angostura bitters
2 fresh orange peel