This Bacon Honey Butter combines the savory goodness of crispy bacon with the sweet allure of whipped honey. It’s a versatile spread that adds a burst of flavor to any dish, including breakfast toast, dinner rolls, or even grilled veggies.
Whenever I make Bacon Honey Butter, it always reminds me of Luke from the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel.
If you’ve never seen Luke’s content – it’s simply amazing. He’s a former lawyer that’s turned into an outdoor survival expert and he documents his outdoor adventures of hiking and camping in the cold Alaskan wilderness, sometimes with his 3 boys.
In many of his videos, he’s seen traveling with a jar of honey butter – which he frequently uses on his campfire toasted bread. And the way he eats his bread with the butter, makes it seem like this is the most delicious thing ever created!
I don’t know exactly what Luke puts in his honey butter (it’s likely just honey and butter), but in my mind, it’s gotta have a warm, rich, and luxurious taste – from just watching him immensely enjoy his meal.
So in this recipe, I’m going to manifest what I think would be the best version of this heavenly spread – and imagine taking it on an arctic camping trip, just like Luke on his YouTube channel!
What Is Bacon Honey Butter?
This recipe is an adaptation of my classic Whipped Honey Butter recipe.
Whipped Honey Butter is literally pure honey that is whipped with a mixer to incorporate air within the crystalline structure of the honey – combined with melted butter.
It becomes very frothy and airy – making it an incredibly spreadable and luxurious treat. It’s like an elegant, creamier version of raw honey.
And in this recipe, I take that Whipped Honey Butter and I add some bacon umami and other ingredients to it, to make it the perfect spread for any occasion, even an Outdoor Boys adventure!
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Whipped Honey Butter: My original smooth & creamy recipe
- Bacon Fat: Adds an incredibly rich and savory bacon essence to honey
- Woodinville Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup: For that dark maple flavor
The Ingredients for Bacon Honey Butter
- 1 lbs Whipped Honey Butter
- 1/2 cup Rendered Bacon Fat
- 2 tablespoons Woodinville Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup
- 3 Crispy Bacon Strips (diced)
The Equipment Needed
How To Make Bacon Honey Butter
Start out with my Whipped Honey Butter recipe.
Pro Tip: If you’re starting from scratch, pour 1 lbs of raw honey & half a stick of melted butter (4 tablespoons) into a stand mixer bowl. Then with the whisk attachment on your mixer, whip on medium speed for about 20 minutes or until the honey reaches a fluffy, whipped consistency.
Afterwards, to your whipped honey, add in your maple syrup, diced bacon & warm bacon fat that’s been rendered down. The bacon oil should be warm enough to pour into the whipped honey mixture and easily incorporate, but not scalding hot.
Next, turn on your mixer for about 5-8 minutes, to whip the honey and blend in the bacon fat.
And that’s it! You’ve now created an amazing mixture that smells fantastic and tastes even better!
Serving Bacon Honey Butter
Luke puts his butter right on his campfire toasted bread – but honestly, this butter will enhance anything you put it on.
The taste of this butter is simply amazing. It’s sweet from the honey, with a touch of dark maple essence and perfectly rich and savory, from the bacon fat. It’s an unbelievable combination. And because it’s whipped honey, it’s also light, airy and incredibly creamy.
Take this spread with you whenever you go camping or simply enjoy it at your next dinner!
Serving Suggestions
- Bread or naan: The perfect accompaniment to warm bread or naan.
- Garnish for baked potatoes: Top baked potatoes with a dollop of bacon honey butter for a deliciously sweet and creamy accent.
- Pancakes and Waffles: Use it as a topping for pancakes or waffles instead of traditional syrup.
- Glaze for baked ham: Brush it over baked ham during the final minutes of cooking for a flavorful and glossy finish.
- Dip for chicken tenders: Serve it as a dipping sauce for crispy chicken tenders or nuggets for a sweet and savory pairing.
- Sauce for grilled salmon: Brush grilled salmon fillets with this liquid gold & infuse with lemon juice and dill for a flavorful and elegant dish.
Storing This Butter
You can store this whipped butter on your counter or pantry at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you’d like to make it last longer, place it in the fridge and simply re-whip the honey when you are ready to use. In the fridge, it should last between 3-4 weeks.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Whipped Honey Butter
- 1/2 cup Rendered Bacon Fat
- 2 tablespoons Woodinville Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup
Instructions
How To Make Bacon Honey Butter
- Start out with my Whipped Honey Butter recipe.
- Pro Tip: If you're starting from scratch, pour 1 lbs of raw honey & half a stick of melted butter (4 tablespoons) into a stand mixer bowl. Then with the whisk attachment on your mixer, whip on medium speed for about 20 minutes or until the honey reaches a fluffy, whipped consistency.
- Afterwards, to your whipped honey, add in your maple syrup, diced bacon & warm bacon fat that's been rendered down. The bacon oil should be warm enough to pour into the whipped honey mixture and easily incorporate, but not scalding hot.
- Next, turn on your mixer for about 5-8 minutes, to whip the honey and blend in the bacon fat.
- And that's it! You've now created an amazing mixture that smells fantastic and tastes even better!
Serving Bacon Honey Butter
- Luke puts his butter right on his campfire toasted bread – but honestly, this butter will enhance anything you put it on.
- The taste of this butter is simply amazing. It's sweet from the honey, with a touch of dark maple essence and perfectly rich and savory, from the bacon fat. It's an unbelievable combination. And because it's whipped honey, it's also light, airy and incredibly creamy.
- Take this spread with you whenever you go camping or simply enjoy it at your next dinner!
Storing This Butter
- You can store this whipped butter on your counter or pantry at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you'd like to make it last longer, place it in the fridge and simply re-whip the honey when you are ready to use. In the fridge, it should last between 3-4 weeks.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
What goes in Bacon Honey Butter?
Only 4 simple ingredients: Butter, honey, bacon (plus fat), maple syrup.
Why is Bacon Honey Butter so good?
It strikes the perfect intersection between sweet, salty and creamy. And you just can’t beat it’s rich and luxurious taste.
Do I need to refrigerate this butter?
In an air tight container, it can last on your counter at room temperature for up to 5 days. To make it last longer, place it in the fridge & simply re-whip the honey when you are ready to use. In the fridge, it should last between 3-4 weeks.
Sonja
Dear god! And here was me being on a weight loss trip, but I’ll sure break it for this! That looks so utterly tempting!