Kentucky Hot™ Recipes
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Our recipes: are designed to showcase the bold flavors of Kentucky Hot™ Bourbon Sriracha and Derby City BBQ Sauce. From weeknight dinners to game-day favorites, each recipe is crafted to help you turn everyday meals into unforgettable experiences.
Whether you're looking for creamy pasta dishes, smoky barbecue creations, grilled meats, wings, burgers, seafood, or Southern comfort food, you'll find delicious ways to enjoy our small-batch, bourbon-infused sauces.
Kentucky Hot™ Candied Bacon
Sweet. Sticky. Bold Sweet Heat™.
Turn ordinary bacon into an unforgettable appetizer with Kentucky Hot™ Original Bourbon Sriracha. This easy candied bacon recipe combines smoky bacon, rich brown sugar, and the bold bourbon-infused flavor of Kentucky Hot™ Original to create the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy.
Whether you're serving it for brunch, game day, burgers, or a charcuterie board, this recipe is guaranteed to disappear fast.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25–35 minutes
Total Time
35–45 minutes
Servings
6–8 servings
Ingredients
1 lb thick-cut bacon
3 tablespoons Kentucky Hot™ Original Bourbon Sriracha
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Thin jalapeño slices (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the rack.
Brush both sides of each slice with Kentucky Hot™ Original.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bacon.
Add black pepper and jalapeño slices, if desired.
Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until the bacon is deeply caramelized and crisp. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the bacon.
Allow the bacon to cool on the rack for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Kentucky Hot™ Candied Bacon is delicious:
On burgers and sandwiches
With eggs and breakfast platters
On charcuterie boards
As a Bloody Mary garnish
Chopped over salads
As a sweet-and-spicy snack
Tips
Thick-cut bacon delivers the best texture and caramelization.
For extra heat, add additional jalapeño slices or a light sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness.
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