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Bacon Fat Chocolate Fudge

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Bacon. Fat. Chocolate. Fudge. I promise you've never had fudge like this! Sweet, savory, and truly decadent.

Bacon Fat Chocolate Fudge cut into small rectangles on a brown bag on an antique trivet. It's topped with bacon salt.

Updated December 2020 with process photos, ingredient photos and more information. Updated November 2021 with more information including Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips.

Anything with bacon is delicious! And let's be honest, fudge is always good but bacon fat fudge is truly euphoric. Bacon fat, really does add something magical and savory to fudge. It's subtle bacon-y flavor that compliments the chocolate and caramel notes of the fudge.It's topped with bacon salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty.

This fudge is perfect for gift giving especially during the holidays. Bacon and chocolate lovers alike will love this non-traditional fudge. Plus, this recipe is only 5 ingredients! (7 if you include bacon salt.)

Looking for more gift giving ideas? Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies are always a hit!

Why You'll Love This Recipe!

  • The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and salty
  • Only 5 ingredients!
  • Super easy to make
  • Great for the holidays, bacon and fudge lovers

Ingredients

5 picture grid layout showing the bacon fat fudge ingredients including chocolate, bacon fat, sweetened condensed milk, butter and brown sugar. Each ingredient is labeled with a dark red box with white text inside.

See the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Ingredient Notes

  • Bacon Fat: I reserve the bacon grease every time I cook bacon. I store it in a sealed jar. It offers so much savory bacon-y goodness!
  • Butter: I use unsalted because I top the fudge with bacon salt.
  • Brown Sugar: I used dark brown sugar for caramel undertones.
  • Chocolate: can use chunks or chips. I really like dark chocolate because it balances out the sweetness and savoriness of the fudge but you can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate too.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: I love eagle brand! Unfortunately I do not have a substitution for this ingredient.
  • Bacon Salt (Optional): more bacon flavor and salt balances out the fudge. If you don't use bacon salt just be sure to top off or add a pinch of salt to the chocolate fudge base.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Side by side photos. In the upper left is a # in white text with a black outline. The left photo has a '1' with a square pan lined with parchment paper. The right photo has a '2' and shows a sauce pot with butter, bacon, fat, sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar.
  1. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine bacon fat, butter, brown sugar, and condensed milk.
Side by side photos. In the upper left is a # in white text with a black outline. The left photo has a '3' with a caramel brown mixture in a sauce pot with a whisk inside. The right photo has a '4' and shows the same sauce pot with chocolate chunks added to it.
  1. Melt over low heat and stir frequently until fat is melted and brown sugar is dissolved (around 20 minutes)
  2. Remove from heat and add in dark chocolate chunks and continue to stir until all chocolate is melted and combined.
Side by side photos. In the upper left is a # in white text with a black outline. The left photo has a '5' with a bacon fat chocolate fudge mixture poured into the square pan. The right photo has a '6' and shows fudge cut into small rectangles topped with bacon salt.
  1. Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Even out with a silicone spatula.(Optional) top with bacon salt* (up to 1.5 tablespoon) or just with flaky sea salt.
  2. Set in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Then, slice and enjoy.

Expert Tips

  • Low and slow is key!: As tempting as it might be to increase your temperature to low medium or medium DON'T! With all the sugar we have it, it can easily burn resulting in a a seized chocolate mess. When I am checking to make sure the brown sugar is dissolved, I put a bit on a spoon and let it cool before rubbing a bit in between my fingers to try and feel any grain.
  • Balance with a bit of salt!: To balance all the sweet and savory flavors of the fudge I top it off with a bit of salt! You can make bacon salt or just normal flaky sea salt.
Bacon Fat Chocolate Fudge sliced long with a hand reaching one piece in the back. Fudge is on a piece of paper lunch bag.

Recipe FAQs

  • Giving as a gift?
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  • Wrap individual fudge pieces in wax paper or in plastic wrap.

    • How to store fudge?

    I typically store a single layer of fudge in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Bacon Fat Chocolate Fudge cut into small rectangles on a brown bag on an antique trivet. It's topped with bacon salt.

    Bacon Fat Chocolate Fudge

    Mara
    This fudge is sweet and savory! What better way to use up bacon fat than in a rich delicious sweet treat. Did I also mention this recipe is ONLY 5 ingredients?! 7 if you include the bacon salt.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Setting Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30 pieces
    Calories 145 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon bacon fat
    • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 can condensed milk
    • 1 cup brown sugar packed, I used dark brown sugar
    • 1 and ⅓ cup dark chocolate chopped into small fine pieces
    • 1 and ½ tablespoon bacon salt* (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a medium saucepan, combine bacon fat, butter, brown sugar, and condensed milk.
    • Melt over low heat and stir frequently until fat is melted and brown sugar is dissolved (around 20 minutes)
    • Remove from heat and add in dark chocolate chunks and continue to stir until all chocolate is melted and combined.
    • Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Even out with a silicone spatula.(Optional) top with bacon salt* (up to 1.5 tablespoon) or just with flaky sea salt.
    • Set in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Then, slice and enjoy.

    Notes

    Low and slow is key!: As tempting as it might be to increase your temperature to low medium or medium DON'T! With all the sugar we have it, it can easily burn resulting in a a seized chocolate mess. When I am checking to make sure the brown sugar is dissolved, I put a bit on a spoon and let it cool before rubbing a bit in between my fingers to try and feel any grain.
    Balance with a bit of salt!: To balance all the sweet and savory flavors of the fudge I top it off with a bit of salt! You can make bacon salt or just normal flaky sea salt. 
    How to store the fudge? Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
    Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. Please calculate your own nutritional information if you want it exact to what you make and use my calculations as a guide only.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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