SPICY BROWN SUGAR BACON

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Inspired by the millionaire's bacon at the restaurant Sweet Maple, these sweet, spicy, caramelized strips are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch gathering.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 1-pound piece slab bacon (not pre-sliced)
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Cut bacon lengthwise into nine 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack into the baking sheet. Coat the cooling rack with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the sugar, cayenne, paprika, 2 teaspoons pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a pie dish. Pour 1/2 cup of the maple syrup into a small bowl.
  • Brush both sides of each slice of bacon with maple syrup. Press the bacon, one slice at a time, into the brown sugar mixture to coat. Arrange on the greased wire rack. Sprinkle the bacon with the leftover brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until the bacon is cooked and the sugar is dark and caramelized, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the bacon to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely. (Bacon can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.)
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the red pepper flakes and remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup in a small bowl. Drizzle the bacon with the red pepper-maple syrup or serve on the side for dipping.

haileab gebreyes
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This bacon is so delicious, I could eat it all day long.


Melissa Lisa
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I love this bacon! It's the perfect addition to my breakfast burrito.


Edmond Maale
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This recipe is a winner. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


friends time
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This bacon is a lifesaver. It's the perfect way to add flavor to my boring breakfast.


Queen Ty
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I'm obsessed with this bacon. It's so good, I could eat it every day.


Kgetho Antoinette
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This bacon is the bomb! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


MD jahangir MD jahangir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to spice up my breakfast routine.


plugz ha
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making this bacon again and again.


Md Shafiful Islam
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I made this bacon for my family and they loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.


Gulshana Aktar
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This bacon is the perfect party appetizer. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Cristabel Gyamfi
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I'm not usually a fan of bacon, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


salv Herrera
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This bacon is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Chuahan Lahore
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I love the sweet and spicy flavor of this bacon. It's the perfect addition to my breakfast sandwich.


Poetry
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This recipe is a must-try for bacon lovers.


Amiie Amkele
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So good! The bacon was crispy and the brown sugar glaze was perfect.


Saul Taylor
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This is the best bacon recipe I've ever tried. The brown sugar glaze is amazing!


PUSPA SUBBA
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I've made this bacon several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Yanee Jensin
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This recipe is easy to follow and produces delicious bacon. The brown sugar coating gives it a nice caramelized flavor.


Youssef Gharibe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bacon turned out perfectly crispy and flavorful. My family loved it!


Morgan Booksh
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This bacon recipe is a game-changer! The combination of brown sugar and spices gives it an incredible flavor that's both sweet and savory. It's the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch.