Bacon Caramel ​ ​ Servings: 20
Prep Time: 10 m​ Cook Time: 25 m​ Yield: 20
Total Time: 1 h 42 m
Ingredients
simple syrup:
3 cups water
1 cup white sugar
2 cups strained bacon fat, warmed
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Directions
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat to make simple syrup. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, 7 to 10 minutes.
Combine simple syrup, bacon fat, molasses, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until a thick syrup forms, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour syrup into a freezer-safe container.
Freeze until syrup sets, 1 to 2 hours. Slice into individual caramels and wrap in waxed paper.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe.
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories: 42
2%
Calories from Fat: 0
0%
Total Fat: 0g
0%
Saturated Fat: 0g
0%
Cholesterol: 0mg
0%
Sodium: 2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates: 11g
4%
Fiber: 0g
0%
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 0g
0%
Vitamin A:
0%
Vitamin C:
0%
Calcium:
0%
Iron:
0%