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Maple Bacon Jalapeño Sauce
Sweet maple and smoky bacon meet jalapeño spice. Indulgent and delicious!
Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
medium
Consistency
medium
Ingredients
9 items- 10 jalapeño peppers
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1Cook bacon until crispy, reserve fat.
- 2Roast jalapeños until charred.
- 3Blend peppers, bacon, maple syrup, vinegar, bacon fat, garlic, and water until mostly smooth.
- 4Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5Stir in smoked paprika.
- 6The sauce should have bacon bits throughout.
- 7Bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- 8Incredible on breakfast foods!
Flavor Profile
sweetsmokybaconmaple
Best For
breakfastburgerssandwichesroasted vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is Maple Bacon Jalapeño Sauce?
Maple Bacon Jalapeño Sauce is rated as medium heat — moderately spicy with a noticeable but manageable kick. You can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers or removing the seeds and membranes.
How long does it take to make Maple Bacon Jalapeño Sauce?
Maple Bacon Jalapeño Sauce requires 30 minutes of prep time. It's a relatively quick recipe to prepare.
What peppers are used in Maple Bacon Jalapeño Sauce?
This recipe uses: 10 jalapeño peppers. You can adjust the types of peppers used based on your heat preference and availability.