Maple Candied Bacon
 
Makes 12
Ingredients
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil.
  2. Place bacon on prepared pans.
  3. Bake until cooked halfway through, 12 to 14 minutes. (Bacon will be limp.) Leave oven on.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring maple syrup and remaining 3 ingredients to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 1 minute. Brush half of syrup mixture onto bacon.
  5. Bake until just beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Turn bacon, and brush with remaining syrup mixture. Bake until caramelized and beginning to crisp, about 10 minutes more. Transfer bacon to a piece of wax or parchment paper and let cool slightly; serve warm.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/maple-candied-bacon/