Candied Bacon.

Bacon, Brown Sugar, Maple syrup—what’s not to love? Candied bacon is a treat that belongs on every table. This dish elevates your party table, goes well with a charcuterie board, and will delight your guests.

Annotated Cooking Notes: Don’t skip spraying the rack, as the sugar and syrup will make the bacon stick to the grate.

Ingredients

1-pound thick-cut bacon

1/2 Cup quality maple syrup

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or use a sheet pan with a rack that has been sprayed with cooking spray, lota of cooking spray ,

2. Arrange bacon in a single layer, not overlapping,

3. In a small bowl, combine syrup an mustard. Spoon or brushover bacon. Bake 20-30 minutes Turn over and spoon or baste on otherside.

4. Bake another 10 minutes or until done.

5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with brown sugar and black pepper.

6. Rest and cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Enjoy!