Description
Maple-candied bacon combines sweet Canadian maple syrup with crispy pork strips for an irresistible treat. Salty and sweet notes mingle perfectly, creating a breakfast or appetizer sensation you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 to 16 slices bacon
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) brown sugar
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, positioning a wire rack on top for optimal bacon preparation.
- Create a flavor-packed glaze by whisking together brown sugar, maple syrup, honey dijon mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl until smoothly integrated.
- Immerse the bacon slices in the prepared glaze, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the sweet and spicy mixture.
- Carefully arrange the glazed bacon strips on the wire rack, maintaining spacing between each slice to prevent sticking and ensure even caramelization.
- Roast the bacon in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, then carefully flip each slice to promote uniform cooking and color development.
- Continue baking for an additional 10-20 minutes, vigilantly monitoring the bacon to prevent sugar from burning and achieve desired crispness.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and allow it to rest on the wire rack for 5 minutes, which helps set the candied coating and enhance texture.
- Transfer the maple-candied bacon to parchment paper using tongs, allowing the slices to cool completely and further crisp up, creating a delectable sweet and savory treat.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for a more substantial texture and better caramelization of the maple glaze.
- Monitor the bacon closely during the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent burning, as the sugar can quickly turn from caramelized to charred.
- Experiment with different mustard varieties like whole grain or spicy brown mustard to customize the flavor profile.
- Store cooled bacon between parchment paper layers in an airtight container to maintain crispness for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg