candied bacon

Name: Candied Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) medium cut bacon (not too thin); 3/4 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jan 31, 2020

This three ingredient candied bacon (aka pig candy) is a bacon lovers dream come true. It is the winning party appetizer or add it to omelettes, pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Let the love affair begin.

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This three ingredient Candied Bacon is a cinch to prepare and it is so incredibly good. It really should come with an intervention program because this pig candy is addicting.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound medium cut bacon (not too thin)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

How To Make candied bacon

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven proof wired rack over the aluminum foil.

Step 2

Arrange the bacon on the wire rack in a single layer with no overlapping. If need be work in batches. Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar and black pepper. Use the back-end of a spoon to smooth it and spread it evenly. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 3

Carefully remove the bacon from the oven and flip it. Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar and black pepper. Use the back-end of a spoon to smooth it and spread it evenly. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 4

Using tongs move the bacon to parchment paper so it does not stick to the cooling rack. Let it cool for a few minutes before handling.
Step 5

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container or zipper bag in the refrigerator.
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