Maple Candied Bacon Poutine - Rhubarb & Lavender

Ingredients

• 2 lb russet potatoes
• vegetable oil (as needed)
• kosher salt (as needed)
• 8 slices thick cut bacon
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 shallot (diced)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 2 ¼ cups reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp beef base (such as Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauced
• 4 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups white cheddar cheese curds
• chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)