Spicy Maple Candied Bacon

I am lucky enough to have this served to me when I visit Wild Country Maple Syrup farm.  This recipe transforms bacon into a sweet and salty candy treat with a nice thick chewy bite. Great to snack on its own or use in other recipes. I recommend a bloody Mary garnish.

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a jelly roll baking pan with foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Combine maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Drizzle the maple syrup over the slices of bacon and grind Black Pepper on top and for some more spice sprinkle some red pepper flakes.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until the bacon is browned and crisp.
  5. Let cool on a rack for a few minutes to let them dry and stiffen up.

Enjoy

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