Bacon Wrapped Whiskey Steak with Beer Glazed Onions

The bacon adds salty smoky goodness, the balsamic vinegar creates as sweet tart glaze on the steak.  The Whiskey adds incredible flavor and tenderizes the steaks at the same time.  The beer glazed onions puts this recipe over the top.

Amazingly tender and delicious.  









Bacon Wrapped Whiskey Steak with Beer Glazed Onions

1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 Cup Whiskey or Bourbon
1/2 Pound Bacon
Fresh Ground Pepper
1 Recipe IPA Glazed Onions

Place steaks in a sealable container.  Grind fresh pepper over the tops of both steaks.  Pour Vinegar and whiskey over top.

Marinate steaks at least an hour but the longer the better.  Make sure to turn them so both sides get equally sauced.

Cut the steaks in half or smaller depending on the size steak your using.  Wrap them in a slice or two of bacon and secure the ends with a toothpick.  Partially cook the bacon, if desired.  Top with more fresh ground pepper.

Grill the the edges of the steak to cook the bacon.  Then grill to desired temperature.

The balsamic vinegar / whiskey marinade will create a lovely crust on the outside of the steak.

Top with beer glazed onions.

Enjoy!

Firewater Friday - Bacon Infused Bourbon (method 1)

If you like bacon . . . and let's face it, who doesn't . . . and you like bourbon then you will love this infusion.  I recently tried a bacon infused bourbon at a restaurant and was pleasantly surprised . . . I really, really liked it.  So, I made my own.  And mine is even better!

Bacon Infused Bourbon

3 or 4 Slices Smoked Bacon
16 Ounces Good Bourbon or Whiskey

Cook bacon in pan until crisp but not totally crispy.  

Place bacon strips into a jar and fill with bourbon. 














Place jar in the refrigerator for one week.  

Put in the freezer for an hour to make sure all the fat solidifies.  

Strain the solids out of the liquid by pouring through a sieve or a stocking lined funnel.  

Pour into a bottle or jar.

For the most bacon flavor, serve at room temperature.  Use as a mixer or a sipper.  

Cheers!