Description
Indulge in the irresistible contrast of sweet and savory with this smooth and crunchy candied bacon, perfect for breakfast, salads, or as a decadent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top.
- Mix together the brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Coat each slice of bacon with the sugar mixture and place on the rack.
- Drizzle maple syrup over each bacon strip.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- Cool on the rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For an easier cleanup, line the baking sheet with foil. You can prepare bacon a day ahead and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg