Duck Camp Hors D'Oeuvres With Bourbon Finish

Serves: 2

Imelda VonRueden

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

47

Sweetness

46

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

3 tsp

Onion Powder

1 tsp

Dill Weed

1 tsp

Ground Thyme

1 tsp

White Pepper

1 tsp

Dry Mustard

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tbsp

Brown Sugar

1 tsp

Cornstarch

1 cup

Bourbon

Directions:

1

Special equipment: Toothpicks Assemble dredge ingredients in a 1-quart resealable plastic bag, seal, and shake to mix thoroughly

2

Add the bacon to a cold 10-inch pan (I find a cast iron skillet works well) and put on medium heat

3

When fat has rendered and while bacon is still soft, add onions to the pan with brown sugar

4

Stir onions occasionally, cook until golden brown

5

You can add a bit of salt and pepper if you like

6

While onion is cooking, add meat to the dredge, 5 to 6 pieces at a time, seal bag, and shake bag to coat all pieces

7

Remove dredged pieces, shake off excess, and repeat with remaining meat

8

Remove onions and bacon from the pan, trying to leave as many rendered juices as possible, and set onion mixture aside

9

Add 1/2 of the olive oil to the pan, raise heat to medium temperature a little bit, and allow oil to heat up

10

Add meat, a handful at a time, and use wooden spoon to separate pieces

11

Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally (note: if meat starts to stick, add a little more oil to pan

12

) Return onion mixture to the pan, and toss

13

Dissolve cornstarch in bourbon and add to pan

14

Continue to cook for about 3 minutes, stirring

15

Liquid should thicken, slightly

16

Remove the meat and onion mixture from the pan and pour the sauce over the top

17

Serve hors d'oeuvres family style with toothpicks and crackers or French bread slices