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Candied Maple Bacon Strips
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Candied Maple Bacon Strips

45 min 6 servings Easy
Candied bacon is the treat that bridges the gap between sweet and savory. Thick strips of bacon are coated in maple syrup and brown sugar with a hint of cayenne for heat, then slowly baked until they become crispy, caramelized, candy-like strips of pure joy. They are addictive beyond reason.

Instructions

1

Prep the bacon

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Lay bacon strips on the rack in a single layer without overlapping.

2

Make the coating

Mix brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl. Brush each bacon strip with maple syrup, then sprinkle generously with the sugar mixture.

3

Bake low

Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the bacon is deeply caramelized and the sugar coating is bubbly and set.

Pro tip: Watch carefully after 15 minutes — the sugar can go from caramelized to burned in seconds.

4

Cool completely

Let the bacon cool on the rack for at least 10 minutes. The coating will harden into a crispy candy shell as it cools. Do not remove the bacon too early or the coating will be sticky.

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a snack, a cocktail garnish, on top of burgers, or just eat them standing in the kitchen. No judgment.

Nutrition per serving

220

Calories

8g

Protein

16g

Fat

12g

Carbs

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