About the Recipe
Candied bacon, also referred to as “pig candy,” “millionaire’s bacon,” or “man candy,” is a popular confectionery treat. It is prepared by coating bacon strips in a sugar mixture, typically brown sugar or maple syrup, and baking them until the sugar caramelizes into a sweet, glossy, and crunchy crust.
The delectable combination of sweet, salty, and smoky flavors, coupled with its crispy and chewy texture, renders candied bacon a versatile ingredient suitable for various culinary applications. It can be served independently as an appetizer or snack, or utilized as a topping for salads, sandwiches (particularly BLTs), burgers, or even crumbled over desserts.
Ingredients
1 pound center-cut bacon
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup pure maple syrup
Preparation
Gather all ingredients.
Place oven rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil. Place a wire rack on top of foil.
Lay bacon in a single layer on wire rack.
In a small bowl combine brown sugar, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if desired.
Rub bacon with brown sugar mixture.
Drizzle with maple syrup.
Bake until caramelized and at desired doneness, 40 to 50 minutes .
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