Time to bring home the bacon—literally! Million Dollar Bacon takes one of the most beloved foods in the world and finds a way to make it even more addictive; black pepper and cayenne add a touch of spice to the salty fattiness of bacon. Candied in brown sugar and maple syrup, Million Dollar Bacon is smoky-sweet and magical to taste. It will certainly feel like magic when you see how quickly you make them disappear!
Ingredients
- 10 pieces bacon, thick-cut
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Directions
Step 1 –Position the oven rack on the center rack. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Combine the black pepper, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 3 –Place the foil onto a 13×9 inch baking sheet.
Step 4 –Add the bacon in a single layer.
Step 5 –Cover both sides of the bacon pieces with the brown sugar mixture.
Step 6 –Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, then flip the bacon and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Step 7 –Remove the bacon from the oven and let cool before serving.
Step 8 –Slather the bacon in maple syrup.