Bacon Bourbon Butter

Use this flavored butter to take your waffles or pancakes to the next level.

Ingrediants:

Directons:

Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 1 tsp. bacon drippings. Put reserved bacon and drippings in a small bowl, along with butter, bourbon, maple syrup, and sugar. Season with salt. Using a fork, vigorously whisk until well combined. Transfer butter mixture to a sheet of parchment paper, wax paper, or plastic wrap, placing on edge closest to you. Fold paper over and roll into a cylinder, twisting the ends; wrap airtight in foil. Chill until solid. Butter will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. – Bon Appetit

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Prepared in the Roman style, these pork chops feature sweet and sour flavorings (honey and balsamic vinegar), hence the name agrodolce.

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops, each about 1 lb. and 1 inch thick
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. honey
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter

Directions:

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chops and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.

2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the honey, vinegar and thyme and cook until the liquid is thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer.

3. Return the pork chops to the pan, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and cook, turning the chops occasionally and basting with the sauce, for about 15 minutes more for medium doneness. Transfer the chops to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

4. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce is syrupy, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately with herbed bean salad. Serves 4. – Williams-Sonoma Kitchen.

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