Candied Bacon
Bacon Candy!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1-11/2 teaspoon chili powder or 1 teaspoon black pepper, or smoked paprika, or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 20 slices of thick-cut bacon 1 pound
Instructions
- Step Preheat the oven to 400°. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack over the foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar with the chili powder.
- Cut bacon into approximately 2-inch pieces. Arrange the bacon pieces on the rack and coat the tops with the chili sugar.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until caramelized and almost crisp.
- Allow bacon to cool completely on rack; remove from rack and serve. If bacon is made early, leave at room temperature before serving.
Notes
A spicy twist, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup Siracha Sauce. Coat the bacon and bake as directed.