Candied Bacon

Sweet-and-salty crispy Candied Bacon is irresistibly good. Eat it on its own or add it other favorite dishes with a delicious flavor combo.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time (estimate) 5

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

⅓ cup light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound bacon slices thick-cut or regular can be used

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place an oven-safe wire rack into the pan. Spray the rack lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, black pepper and cinnamon. Whisk to fully combine.
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Place the bacon slices in a single layer side-by-side on the prepared wire rack (without overlapping).
1 pound bacon slices
Sprinkle the sugar mixture on top of all the bacon slices.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon fat has rendered (it will drip into the pan underneath the rack), the sugar has caramelized and the bacon is crisp and nicely golden.
Remove from heat and allow the bacon to cool on the rack, or on a piece or parchment paper. The bacon will crisp when cooled.

Notes

Cooking time will vary dependent on the thickness of the bacon used.

Millionaire's Bacon

Also called Million Dollar Bacon, is made in the same way with red pepper flakes added for a sweet, salty and spicy flavor! Add 1 -1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes to the seasoning. Some versions add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper instead of chili pepper flakes.

How to store

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The bacon will lose its crispness but will still taste great.

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