Best Candied Bacon Recipe
Candied bacon is a decadent treat that combines the crispy, salty deliciousness of bacon with the sweetness of sugar. It's perfect for special occasions or when you're feeling indulgent. This recipe is simple to follow and only requires a few ingredients. So go ahead and give it a try!
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 packages Applewood Bacon Buy the thick-cut
- ½ cup Maple Syrup
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 teaspoon Fresh Black Pepper
Instructions
- Layout bacon on a cookie sheet with a roasting rack on top and aluminum foil underneath.
- Paint on the maple syrup with a pastry brush/food safe pain brush.
- Then sprinkle on the brown sugar. Then smooth over the brown sugar with the pastry brush, combining the maple syrup and brown sugar into one even layer. Next, add the cumin and fresh cracked black pepper. Then comes the spicy element. the sugar. Pick one from the list to up the flavor profile and balance out the bacon's saltiness with the sugar's sweetness.- BBQ Seasoning- Ground Dried Habanero- Sriracha Sauce- Chipotle Sauce, aka Adobo Sauce
Bonus Recipe: Bacon Onion Rings
- Cut out the middle section of a large onion. Remove the middle core of the onion. Use Vidalia onions for the sweet flavor they offer. Press out the onion into layers, individual circles.Take strips of bacon and wrap them around the onion. Make sure to only slightly overwrap with bacon, or the bacon will come too thick and slow down your cooking time.Paint on maple syrup and sprinkle on your favorite seasons, like more of the bbq seasoning.Bake the Bacon onion rings at 375 for around 30 to 40 minutes or until done.ling down.Pair with a dipping sauce like Sour cream and chive or ranch. Once out of the oven, flip over the bacon to avoid sticking. Do this a few times while cooling down.
- Enjoy