Candied Bacon

Chef John bakes thick center-cut bacon with a brown sugar, rice vinegar, and maple syrup glaze for a smoky, crunchy, and sweet party snack.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 pound thick-cut bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix brown sugar, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 3

Place bacon slices on cooling rack set over a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, turn slices, and bake another 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove bacon and brush both sides with brown sugar mixture. Return bacon to the oven and bake another 5 minutes. Repeat basting every 5 minutes until bacon is browned and crisp, about 35 minutes.