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Sweet and Salty Candied Bacon

Sweet and Salty Candied Bacon

Candied bacon. Enough said. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Author: OnlineCook

Meal Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time:

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 303 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces - bacon
  • ¼ cup - brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons - maple syrup
  • 1 pinch - black pepper
  • 1 dash - cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to form a thick paste.
  4. Add the bacon to the bowl. Toss with tongs until bacon is coated in the maple-brown sugar mixture.
  5. Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Roast on middle rack of oven until bacon is a deep brown and crispy around the edges, 20-25 minutes.
  7. Check to see that bacon is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
  8. Allow the bacon to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Energy: 303 kcal | Total Fat: 20 g | Saturated: 8 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 67 mg | Total Carbs: 13 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 12 g | Proteins: 18 g | Sodium: 854 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 10 g

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