Caramelized Bacon
IngreDIENTS
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Ingredients
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
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1/2 cup chopped or whole pecans
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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1/2-pound thick sliced applewood smoked bacon
Cooking Steps
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line sheet pan with aluminum foil and place wire baking rack on top.
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Combine brown sugar and pecans in food processor and process until pecans are finely ground. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper and pulse to combine. Add maple syrup and pulse again to moisten the crumbs.
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Cut bacon slice in half crosswise and line up on baking rack without touching. With small spoon, evenly spread pecan mixture on top of each piece of bacon, using all the mixture.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is very browned but not burnt. If it is underbaked, the bacon won't crisp as it cools.
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While it is hot, transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towels and set aside to cool. Serve at room temperature.
