Sous Vide Bacon-Infused Vodka

Ingredients for 10

• 2 cups/470ml vodka

• 8 oz bacon

• 3 Tbsp reserved bacon grease

Directions

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  Step 1

  Set your Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 150ºF/65.5ºC

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  Step 2

  Bake your bacon for 16 minutes at 400ºF/204ºC until crispy. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

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  Step 3

  Combine all ingredients in a zip-locking bag. Add a stainless steel butter knife to weigh the bag down.

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  Step 4

  Drop in the bath and sous vide for 45 minutes.

• Finishing Steps

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  Step 0

  Strain the liquid into a bowl or glass measuring cup.

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  Step 1

  Refrigerate until there is a pretty solid layer of fat on top.

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  Step 2

  Remove from refrigerator and skim off as much fat as possible. Then, pour through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a jar for storing. (And pouring!)

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  Step 3

  Enjoy the bacon-y goodness, and try it in Serious Eats’ Ultimate Fully-Loaded Bloody Mary Recipe like we did!

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