Candied Bacon



Candied bacon is bacon taken to the next salty-sweet level of sheer awesome!

It can be eaten on its own, used as a garnish on cocktails or sundaes, or included as part of other recipes, like burgers, sandwiches, or salads.

Equipment

 * Baking tray
 * Baking paper

Ingredients

 * 1 pound Bacon
 * 1/2 cup brown sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

 * Heat the oven to 375 degrees
 * Line the baking tray with the baking paper.
 * Mix the brown sugar with the pepper.

Cooking
The sugar should then have caramelized and the bacon should be crisp. Leave the bacon to cool for approximately 10 minutes; once it can be handled eat within a few hours. They don't keep well.
 * Lay the strips of bacon out on the paper-lined tray
 * Bake for 8-9 minutes, the bacon should look almost cooked, but not yet crisp.
 * Take the bacon out of the oven and using your hand sprinkle one side liberally with the sugar-pepper mixture.
 * Place back in the oven for 4-5 minutes

Warning

 * Caramalized sugar is the cooking equivalent of napalm, keep it away from your skin when it's hot.

Variations

 * Maple-glazed bacon derives its sweetness from maple syrup.