This candied bacon checks all the boxes, and it couldn’t be easier to make.
To Make the Candy Coating:
Makes enough for about 24 pieces of bacon (more if you’re judicious with the application)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp black pepper
Build:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
To Make the Candied Bacon
Note: we are using store bought, pre-cooked bacon.
- Coat each strip of bacon by dipping it into the candy coating. Alternatively a basting brush works well here and helps stretch the mixture further, it will just take a little longer.
- Place the coated bacon strips on a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake on the top rack at 450°F for 5–10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sugars have caramelized. Keep a close eye on it, things can go sideways fast.
- Once caramelized and crispy, remove from the oven and immediately transfer the bacon to a fresh sheet of parchment paper to cool. (Letting it cool on the rack will result in serious sticking issues.)
- Enjoy! Perfect for sandwiches, Bloody Maries, or, especially, our deviled eggs.