Candied Bacon
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Sweet, salty, smoky, rich with umami and a deliciously crispy-chewy texture, it’s everything Candied Bacon should be. It’s INSANELY delicious!
It’s hard to imagine bacon being any better than straight out of the frying pan.
But that’s where you’ll need to stretch the outer limits of your imagination because it does indeed get better. Much better.
At least for those moments you’re craving something both salty and sweet. It’s called candied bacon. Or bacon candy as I’ve also seen it called.
Sweet, salty, smoky, and umami galore with an irresistible crispy-chewy texture. That’s what you have to look forward to. And candied bacon is more versatile than you might think: Crumble it on creamy soups and chowders, salads, add it to sandwiches and even crumble it on desserts for a wow-worthy effect!
Of course my favorite way to enjoy it is all by its glorious self – it’s just insanely good!
Let’s get started!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use either mesh baking rack or line a baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
Lay the strips of bacon in a single layer on the rack or baking pan. Divide and drizzle the maple syrup over each slice.
Sprinkle some brown sugar over each slice and then grind some black pepper over them.
Be sure to use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor. You’ll love the addition of its earthy spiciness along with the sweetness of the brown sugar and maple syrup.
Bake for about 25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
Let the candied bacon cool for a few minutes until they’ve firmed up.
Enjoy!
Be sure to also check out our tutorial on how to make Homemade Bacon!
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Candied Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick cut bacon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- freshly ground black pepper
- Homemade Bacon Recipe! (click link for a step-by-step tutorial, it's easy!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use either mesh baking rack or line a baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Lay the strips of bacon in a single layer on the rack or baking pan. Divide and drizzle the maple syrup over each slice followed by a sprinkling of brown sugar and a few grinds of black pepper. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Let the candied bacon cool for a few minutes until they've firmed up.
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Hi, I’m Kimberly Killebrew and welcome to Daring Gourmet where you'll find delicious originals, revitalized classics, and simply downright good eats from around the world! Originally from Germany, later raised in England, world-traveled, and now living in the U.S., from my globally-influenced kitchen I invite you to tour the world through your taste buds!
OMG!!!! Thia bacon recipe looks so good! Can’t wait to make it! Thanks for the recipe!
How about in a Bloody Mary?
No better way to enjoy bacon!
I know for sure this would be a huge hit in my house!
oh wow, It looks fancy for and dating night. How I can be irresistible between a little salty mixture sweet and chewy flavor. You did a good job Kimberly!
Bring on the bacon; this is my kind of meal! Yum!
What a tasty recipe; can’t wait to make this for Mother’s Day brunch!
No better way to enjoy bacon! Love it!
My favorite way to make bacon for a BLT sandwich!
Just when you think bacon can’t get any better, it can!
We adore candied bacon, we’ve never made it with black pepper before and wow it was so good!
WOW!! Candied bacon sounds aahmaaazing!! I am definitely making this asap!!
Looks incredibly delicious! Definitely a big hit on the table, need to make this soon!
Gloriously sweet and salty combo. My boys went crazy for this bacon!
Nothing better than this!! Who knew bacon could get better?! Yum!