Ingredients:
Boozy Bacon Waffles:
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8 Slices of Bacon
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4 tsp Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub and seasoning
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1 cup Flour
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1 tsp Baking Powder
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½ tsp Baking Soda
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1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
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¾ cup Buttermilk
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1 Egg
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½ cup Fresh Mixed Berries for serving
Bourbon Maple Syrup:
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¾ cup Maple Syrup
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1 Tbsp Bourbon, optional
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
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Season each slice of bacon with ½ tsp rub. Cook for 15 minutes, flip the bacon, then cook for 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then chop into small pieces, reserving two slices of bacon for topping.
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Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
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Combine the maple syrup, buttermilk, oil, and egg in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined.
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Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk until just combined, careful not to overmix. Carefully fold in the six slices of candied Bacon. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
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Heat a waffle iron and grease. Pour ⅓ cup - ½ cup batter into the waffle iron and follow the manufacturer's instructions for cooking.
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Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, combine maple syrup, bourbon balsamic vinegar, and bourbon. Once bubbling, reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to serve.
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Serve waffles with reserved bacon, fresh berries, and warm bourbon syrup.
