Martha Stewart Candied Bacon Recipe
Do you love snacks that are sweet and salty? Then you must try this Martha Stewart Candied Bacon Recipe.
Equipment
- Large rimmed baking sheet.
- Wire cooling rack
- Aluminum foil
- Small mixing bowl.
- Pastry brush or spoon.
Ingredients
- 12 slices of thick-cut bacon.
- 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar.
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper optional.
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line your pan with foil.
- Place a wire rack on the baking sheet. This helps the bacon get crispy.
- Mix brown sugar and spices in a bowl. Add the maple syrup and stir well.
- Lay bacon strips on the wire rack. Rub the sugar mixture onto each slice.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Watch closely so the sugar does not burn.
- Remove from the oven. Let it sit for 5 minutes to harden.
Notes
- Always use thick-cut bacon for this recipe.
- Thin bacon might burn too fast.
- Make sure to use a wire rack.
- This allows heat to reach the bottom.
- Do not skip the foil lining.
- It makes cleanup much faster.
- Let the bacon cool before eating.
- The glaze gets crunchier as it cools down.