Clinton Kelly's Candied Bacon

Candied Bacon

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Clinton Kelly

Typically a savory delight, bacon shines with an extra sweet coating.

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step 1

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instructions For the Candied Bacon: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or foil and place a cooling rack on top.
step 2

ingredients 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper

instructions Stir together the dark brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Add freshly cracked pepper (about 10 turns) and a pinch of salt.
step 3

ingredients 1 pound Thick Cut Bacon

instructions Add half the mixture to a baking dish and reserve the other half in a bowl. Lay the bacon, piece by piece, in the baking dish, coating both sides, then transfer to the cooling rack.
step 4

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instructions Lay the bacon in a single row on the rack. Place in the oven and let cook. After 15 minutes begin basting every 5 minutes until crispy, about 25 to 30 minutes total.
step 5

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instructions Remove from the oven and let cool on the rack for 5 minutes. Remove from the rack (or they will stick) and use, either whole or crumbled.
step 6

ingredients Frisee Salad
Vanilla Ice Cream

instructions Serve with Frisee Salad or Ice Cream.
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