We happen to be big proponents of letting certain foods speak for themselves. Sort of akin to enjoying bourbon neat, with no added flavors or accouterment - some things are just better left untouched. However, even some of those foods or drinks, on occasion, can be given a flavorful boost too good to ignore. In those cases, we will allow modifications that get even more out of the food in question.

Enter Cornmeal-Crusted Bacon. The name alone has probably gotten your mouth watering, and trust us when we say, this one will deliver.

A savory and subtly sweet crispy coating and thick and crunchy exterior make each bite a flavorful delight. We used thick slabs of butcher-cut bacon, and naturally, ourPappy & Company Heirloom Cornbread Mix. 

Earthy, yet mild, our heirloom cornmeal is grown and harvested byMarsh Hen Mill in Edisto, South Carolina. A low country specialty, they are dedicated to the traditional stone ground method, making heirloom cornmeal the old-fashioned way and you can taste the difference.

Chef’s Hint: Feeling creative? Experiment! Go sweet and savory, and add a dash of our Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Barrel-Aged Pure Maple Syrup, with the rich and buttery unmistakable bourbon-like hints of vanilla, caramel, and charred oak. Or, for a dash of sweet heat, try our Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Barrel-Aged Pepper Sauce or Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Barrel-Aged Spicy Maple Syrup. Subtle, yet distinct, both are infused with the kick of our Georgia-grown Midland Ghost, ghost peppers aged in our retired Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon barrels, for an extra infusion of flavor.