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Servings

Ready In:

30 Minutes

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Good For:

Breakfast, Snacks, Barbecue, Grilling

Candied Bacon with Maple Syrup & Brown Sugar

Ingredients

1 pound Bacon, Thick Sliced, Hickory Smoked

1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup

1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar

OPTIONAL:

Cajun Seasoning, Spice Blends, Cracked Black Pepper

Step 1

Pre-heat your oven to 375 F

Step 2

Using a baking sheet or flat pan with a lip, place a wire grate or rack just above the surface of the pan.

Step 3

Lay out the bacon strips side by side without overlapping.

Step 4

Baste each individual strip liberally with the maple syrup then sprinkle each strip evenly with the light brown sugar. Use more if needed.

Step 5

If you are adding any additional “seasoning” sprinkle it on now.

Step 6

Place the rack with the bacon, in the oven and bake until each strip is bubbly and crispy. Approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the bacon from the rack and allow to cool before removing them onto a piece of absorbent towel.

Step 8

Enjoy!

Step 1

Pre-heat your oven to 375 F

Step 2

Using a baking sheet or flat pan with a lip, place a wire grate or rack just above the surface of the pan.

Step 3

Lay out the bacon strips side by side without overlapping.

Step 4

Baste each individual strip liberally with the maple syrup then sprinkle each strip evenly with the light brown sugar. Use more if needed.

Step 5

If you are adding any additional “seasoning” sprinkle it on now.

Step 6

Place the rack with the bacon, in the oven and bake until each strip is bubbly and crispy. Approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the bacon from the rack and allow to cool before removing them onto a piece of absorbent towel.

Step 8

Enjoy!

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A Little Story About This Dish…

If you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy candied bacon, this recipe is a perfect place to start.

The sweet flavor of maple and brown sugar together create the perfect crust of caramel, chewy goodness that is more than addictive.

It’s not fair.

This recipe can also be “tweaked” by adding a sprinkle of Cajun seasonings for some heat, or a sprinkle of cumin and chili powder for a more “southwest” flair or just a sprinkling of some freshly cracked black pepper.

We prefer a thick sliced, well smoked bacon for this recipe and Cattleman’s has MANY to choose from!

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