Name: Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix brown sugar, vinegar, maple syrup and pepper together in a bowl.

Place bacon on a rack on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet.

Bake bacon for 10 minutes; flip and bake for 5 additional minutes.

Brush both sides with glaze and bake for 25 minutes, basting ever 5 minutes.

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Line Your Pan for Easy Cleanup 📋
Place parchment paper or aluminum foil on your baking sheet before arranging bacon to prevent sticky sugar caramelization from sticking and make cleanup effortless.
Stagger Bacon for Even Cooking 🥓
Arrange bacon strips in a single layer without overlapping to ensure the brown sugar glaze caramelizes evenly on all sides rather than steaming in its own moisture.
Make the Glaze First 🎨
Whisk together brown sugar, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, and black pepper before cooking and brush it onto bacon halfway through baking to prevent burning while achieving a glossy finish.
Oven Temperature is Critical 🌡️
Bake at 400°F for perfectly crispy bacon with a caramelized glaze in about 15-20 minutes; higher temps risk burnt sugar while lower temps produce chewy, grease-laden results.
Cool on a Wire Rack 🧊
Transfer cooked bacon to a wire rack immediately after baking to allow air circulation underneath, preventing the bottom from becoming soggy as it cools.