Name: Sweet and Salty Candied Bacon
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces bacon; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 dash cayenne pepper

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Sweet and Salty Candied Bacon

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to form a thick paste.

Add the bacon to the bowl. Toss with tongs until bacon is coated in the maple-brown sugar mixture.

Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Roast on middle rack of oven until bacon is a deep brown and crispy around the edges, 20-25 minutes.

Check to see that bacon is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the bacon to cool slightly before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Line the Pan for Easy Cleanup 📋
Use parchment paper or aluminum foil on your baking sheet to catch drippings and prevent the sweet glaze from caramelizing onto the pan, making cleanup effortless.
Separate Bacon Strips Properly 🥓
Arrange bacon strips in a single layer without overlapping to ensure even caramelization of the maple-sugar coating on all sides.
Watch for the Crispness Sweet Spot ⏱️
Remove bacon when the edges are deeply caramelized but the centers still have a slight chew (around 20-25 minutes at 400°F) to achieve the perfect balance between crispy and chewy.
Toast Spices Before Coating 🌶️
Lightly toast your cayenne and black pepper in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing with brown sugar and maple syrup to amplify their depth and prevent raw spice flavor.
Cool on a Wire Rack 🧊
Transfer finished bacon to a wire rack instead of a plate to allow air circulation underneath, preventing the bottom from becoming soggy as it cools.