Candied Bacon

Whether you’re adding it to a Bloody Mary or just eating it by itself, Candied Bacon is SO delicious and easy to make! In fact, you probably have all of the ingredients for it already.

Ingredients

• Thick-cut bacon (as many slices as you’d like)
• Brown sugar (about 1–2 cups, depending on quantity)
• Red pepper flakes
• Your favorite honey
• Nonstick spray (like Pam)
• Aluminum foil
• Metal baking rack
• Parchment paper, butcher paper, or foil for cooling

Instructions

1. Prep the Pan
   • Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and place a metal baking rack on top
   • Spray the rack with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze

2. Coat the Bacon
   • Pour brown sugar into a bowl or casserole dish
   • Dredge each slice of bacon in the sugar until fully coated, then lay them side by side on the baking rack

3. Add Heat
   • Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top of the bacon. Don’t worry, it won’t be too spicy! The sweetness of the brown sugar and honey balances the heat beautifully.

4. Bake
   • Place the bacon in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 35-45 minutes
   • At the 20-minute mark, rotate the pan for even cooking
5. Add the Finishing Touch
   • With 10 minutes left, drizzle each slice of bacon with honey and return to the oven to finish baking
6. Cool
   • Once done, transfer the bacon to a sheet of parchment paper, butcher paper, or foil in a single layer. Avoid stacking, candied bacon will stick together while it cools!
   • Allow the bacon to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving

This candied bacon makes the perfect savory-sweet snack, cocktail garnish, or decadent brunch side. Try it with our Smoke ‘n Magic Bloody Mary Mix! We also use it for our Chocolate Bacon Crack recipe, coming soon!

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