Ingredients
– 1 pound thick cut bacon The base that provides the rich, smoky flavor and crispy texture.
– 1 cup packed light brown sugar Adds the essential sweetness that caramelizes during baking.
– 1 tablespoon black pepper Introduces a subtle spice to balance the sweetness and enhance the overall taste.
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil, then place a wire rack on top for even cooking.
2-Next, arrange 1 pound of thick cut bacon in a single layer on the wire rack to promote airflow and crispiness.
3-Sprinkle the bacon evenly with 1 tablespoon of black pepper and lightly pat it with 1 cup of packed light brown sugar to create a sticky coating that will caramelize beautifully.
4-Place the tray in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and fully caramelized, watching closely to avoid any burning.
5-Once done, remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes on the wire rack to allow the sugar to set.
6-Finally, transfer the cooled bacon to a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it reach room temperature, making it ready to serve as a snack or topping.
Last Step:
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🥓 Use thick sliced bacon to prevent burning and achieve better caramelization.
🍯 Pat brown sugar gently to ensure even coating without clumps.
⏲ Bake low and slow to develop optimal crispness and prevent burnt edges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooling time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Pork
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 383mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 37mg