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Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds thick-cut bacon
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- pinch of cayenne
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (I always use Grade B)
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup bourbon
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