21.   Bring to a steaming near-simmer over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

22.   Bring to simmer over moderate heat.

23.   Bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly.

24.   Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, skimming any foam.

25.   Bring to a boil over moderate heat with the lid on.

26.   Bring to boil over moderate heat and boil just until sugar has dissolved.

27.   Combine the corn syrup, sugar, butter, and shortening in a medium saucepan and place over moderate heat.

28.   Cook down the sauce in the pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until it is as thick as preserves.

29.   Continue to cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly.

30.   Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat until it has rendered much of its fat and is beginning to crisp.