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Recipe: Maple Candied Bacon

maple candied bacon

Image Courtesy "OnceUponaChef.com"

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, best quality
  • 2½ tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1½ teaspoons chipotle chile powder (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and set a rack in middle position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set an oven-proof rack over top.
  2. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, syrup, and chipotle powder. Set aside.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and flip the bacon slices. Using a small spoon, spread the sugar-syrup mixture evenly over the bacon. Place the pan back in the oven and continue cooking for 20-35 minutes more. The longer you cook, the crispier the bacon and less sticky the coating.
  5. Transfer to parchment paper covered pan.  Let sit 10-15 minutes before eating.

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