Candied Bacon

Name: Candied Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound thick-cut bacon

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Candied bacon makes a great crunchy, smoky, and sweet party snack.

By

Chef John

Updated on October 13, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound thick-cut bacon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix brown sugar, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Place bacon slices on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, turn slices, and bake another 5 minutes.
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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187	Calories
10g	Fat
14g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 577mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 9g
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 168mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.