Candied Bacon

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

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the 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

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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