Candied Bacon

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring the bourbon, 2 cups water and loose tea to a simmer.
3. 3
   Drop the bacon cubes into the pot and continue to simmer until the bacon is cooked through and the liquid has reduced.
4. 4
   In a shallow bowl, combine the brown sugar, coffee, cocoa, salt and espelette.
5. 5
   Using a slotted spoon, removed the bacon cubes from the bourbon mixture and toss with the sugar and spices.
6. 6
   Reserve the bourbon mixture.
7. 7
   Place the coated bacon cubes in a glass baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from the oven and place on wire cooling racks set over lined sheet trays.
9. 9
   Spoon the leftover bourbon mixture over the bacon cubes.
10. 10
    Cool to room temperature and wrap individually in wax paper.