¾cOlive OilOr other neutral flavored vegetable oil
1cBacon Bits
2teaspoonRed Wine Vinegar
1teaspoonLemon Juice
Salt + Black Pepper to tasteApprox ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper
Optional: 1-2 tablespoon Maple Syrup OR ½ c Chives, finely chopped
Instructions
In a medium sized bowl or the bowl of a food processor, add egg yolks and minced garlic. Whisk or process until whipped and creamy looking.
Add in a few drips of oil and whisk or process until incorporated. Repeat this step 2 more times. After some oil has been emulsified in, you can add the oil slightly faster (a teaspoon at a time), whisking or blending well after each addition.
Once about ⅓ of the oil has been incorporated, add in half the bacon bits. Keep adding the oil in small amounts and blending between each addition until the oil is all added and the aioli is thick.
Add remaining bacon, vinegar and lemon juice (and syrup or chives if using) then pulse or whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve or refrigerate.
Notes
Be sure to add the oil extremely slowly at first. If you want your bacon more finely chopped, add it all at the beginning and for a chunkier sauce, add all the bacon near the end.