Candied Bacon Recipe
Get ready to elevate your bacon game to a whole new level with Candied Bacon! This bacon is a blend of sweet, spicy, and savory that you can't resist.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 Tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Place oven rack on center rack. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176.6°C).
- Combine brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Place parchment paper or foil on a 13×9 baking sheet and a rack over it. Add bacon in a single layer on the rack.
- Cover both sides of pieces of bacon with the brown sugar mixture, patting the brown sugar into each piece of bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 20 minutes, then flip and cook for 15-20 minutes on the other side.
- Remove bacon from oven and cover bacon with maple syrup. Allow the bacon to cool in the rack.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper to your heat preference.
- Depending on the cut of bacon, your bacon could cook as quickly as 20 minutes. If using thinner bacon, cook for less time, about 10-15 minutes.