Candied Bacon

Candied bacon makes a great crunchy, smoky, and sweet party snack.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound thick-cut bacon

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix brown sugar, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and black pepper in a small bowl.DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
3. Place bacon slices on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet.DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, turn slices, and bake another 5 minutes.
5. Remove bacon and brush both sides with brown sugar mixture.DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
6. Return bacon to the oven and bake another 5 minutes.DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
7. Repeat basting every 5 minutes until bacon is browned and crisp, about 35 minutes.