Caramelized Bacon
Serves: 3
Lilian Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
65
Spice
52
Sweetness
45
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Pecan (chopped or whole)2 tsps
Kosher Salt1 tsp
Ground Cayenne Pepper2 tbsps
Pure Maple SyrupDirections:
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
2
Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil (for easy cleaning) and place a wire baking rack on top
3
Combine the brown sugar and pecans in a food processor and process until the pecans are finely ground
4
Add the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and pulse to combine
5
Add the maple syrup and pulse again to moisten the crumbs
6
Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise and line up the pieces on the baking rack without touching
7
With a small spoon, evenly spread the pecan mixture on top of each piece of bacon, using all of the mixture
8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is very browned but not burnt
9
If its underbaked, the bacon won't crisp as it cools
10
While its hot, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside to cool
11
Serve at room temperature