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Millionaire Bacon: Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon

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Bake thick-cut bacon coated in a sweet and spicy glaze until perfectly caramelized and chewy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the wire rack. Do not let the strips overlap.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, maple syrup, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using, until a thick paste forms.
  4. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, spread an even layer of the sugar mixture over the top side of each bacon strip.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using tongs, flip each bacon strip over.
  7. Brush the remaining sugar mixture onto the second side of the bacon.
  8. Return the bacon to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, watching closely after the 10-minute mark. The sugar will burn easily.
  9. Remove the bacon when the glaze is deeply caramelized, sticky, and the bacon reaches your desired crispness.
  10. Let the bacon cool on the rack for 5 minutes before transferring it to a plate lined with parchment paper to cool completely. The glaze will set as it cools.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze mixture.
  • If you prefer chewier bacon, bake at 325°F and check frequently. If you want crispier bacon, you may need to bake slightly longer, but watch for burning.
  • This recipe works best with thick-cut bacon to support the heavy glaze during baking.

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