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Farmer John Old Fashioned
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Farmer John Old Fashioned
Total Time20 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings1
Total Time20 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings1

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Premium Classic Bacon 12oz.Key IngredientPremium Classic Bacon 12oz.
AboutCreated by Saeed “Hawk” House. (Farmer John encourages drinking responsibly.)
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients

Farmer John Old Fashioned

Key IngredientProduct ImagePremium Classic Bacon 12oz.
 
4 Slices Farmer John Premium Classic Bacon
 
2 Ounces Rye Whiskey
 
1/4 Ounce Maple Syrup
 
3 Dashes Toasted Pecan Bitters

Garnish

 
Crispy Piece Of Farmer John Premium Classic Bacon
 
Trimmed Orange Peel
Premium Classic Bacon 12oz.Key IngredientPremium Classic Bacon 12oz.
Directions
1Let 3 slices of cooked Farmer John Premium Classic Bacon infuse for 24 hours in rye whiskey.
2Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake 3 pieces of Farmer John Bacon on a baking sheet pan for 15 minutes. Make sure it is an elevated using a baking rack so grease can drip. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
3Cut bacon into smaller pieces and put pieces in a bottle of rye whiskey. Shake bottle and then store in refrigerator for 24 hours.
4After 24 hours, remove bacon by straining with a coffee filter to catch any small pieces.
5Combine bacon-infused rye whiskey, maple syrup, and toasted pecan bitters into mixing glass. Stir for 30 rotations. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
6Garnish with Farmer John Bacon and expressed orange peel.
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