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Caramelized Bacon
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 0.5 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat your oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Lay thick-cut slices onto the tray until the sheet pan is full. Try to avoid overlapping slices if you don’t have to. If you have an oven-safe wire rack, elevate the slices over the sheet pan – this helps circulate heat
- Add brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the slices. Use your hands to pat the sugar down, making sure to cover it all.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until brown and crispy, up to 40 minutes
- Once done baking, remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the caramelized sugar to harden.
- Serve, and enjoy!
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