Candied Bacon
Indulge in the delightful contrast of sweet and savory with candied bacon, a perfect treat for brunch or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Bacon
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the rack, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Mix together brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the bacon strips.
- Drizzle with maple syrup.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy and caramelized.
- Cool on the rack before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven for 5 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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