Winter Jack Bacon

 Meet Mr. Winter Jack

Jack Daniel’s Winter Jack is a seasonal blend of apple cider 

liqueur, Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and

 holiday spices.  Winter Jack is best served warm. 

Once heated, it has an inviting aroma of warm apple cider, 

orange peel, cinnamon, clove and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. 

The taste is reminiscent of apple pie complemented with 

Tennessee Whiskey and seasonal spices, with a 

finish of toasted oak and vanilla.

 Looks Yummy & Tastes Yummy

While I was reading through my blog list one of my blogger 

friends mentioned now that the weather was getting cold

it was time to make some Winter Jack bacon.  I had no

idea what WJ was.   This then lead me to a search which in

turn lead me to buying a bottle of Winter Jack to try

this bacon recipe.    

 Winter Jack is not expensive -- something like $17

per bottle.  It's really cider with a splash of Jack Daniels.

There are a lot of things you can make using WJ ...

like mac & cheese, meatballs and the list can go on and on.

Simply do a web search for WJ recipes.

Winter Jack Candied Bacon

 Serves 4 people

1 lb. center cut Bacon (or any other variety)

¼ cup light brown sugar

1 tsp. fresh-cracked pepper

1 oz. Winter Jack

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Remove bacon slices from package and place into a mixing bowl. 

Add remaining ingredients and toss to ensure 

mixture is evenly coated on each slice.

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Arrange bacon in a single layer on a baking sheet. 

Bake for 25 minutes, or until crispy. 

Remove from heat, drain excess grease on paper towels. Serve.