Candied Bacon
Candied Bacon (aka Pig Candy) is a whole new way to LOVE bacon! Made with just a handful of ingredients, it's a delicious combination of savory and sweet and quite arguably even better than bacon, itself!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pepper, and cayenne. Mix well.
- Line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Place an oven-safe baking rack on top of each, then lay the bacon perpendicularly across the racks, being careful not to overlap. Sprinkle each piece of bacon evenly with the brown sugar mixture. Press down gently.
- Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until it reaches desired level of crispiness.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes so the brown sugar can harden. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe variations:
- Use any type of bacon, including thick cut or center cut
- Omit the cayenne pepper
- Add additional seasonings, such as chili powder, cumin, nutmeg, or cinnamon
- Increase the brown sugar to 3/4 cup and add additional cayenne and pepper accordingly
- Add maple syrup to the brown sugar mixture and brush it on
- Serve with maple syrup on the side
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 639mg | Sugar: 7g