Bacon-Infused Bourbon
This technique can be used to add a scent of bacon to many different liquids or liquors.
Ingredients
Makes 12 ounces of infused bourbon
- 12 ounces bourbon
- 2 ounces clarified bacon fat melted
Instructions
- Combine the bourbon and bacon fat in a quart-size Mason jar.
- Seal with a tightly fitting lid and shake vigorously.
- Leave the bourbon to infuse at room temperature for 5-8 hours.
- Put the jar in the freezer and freeze until all of the bacon fat has solidified at the surface of the bourbon, about 1 hour.
- Scoop off and discard the bacon fat and strain the bourbon through a fine mesh sieve lined with 2 coffee filters.
- Store the bacon-infused bourbon at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.