Sweet, Savory, Crisp Candied Bacon

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• •6 center-cut bacon slices
• •2 c. à soupe (26 g) packed light brown sugar
• •1 /2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• •1 /4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1 /8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Method

1. 1.djust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
2. 2.In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Arrange bacon slices on prepared rack; sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture, pressing into bacon gently to adhere.
3. 3.Bake until bacon is crisp and sugar is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on rack (bacon will firm as it cools), about 10 minutes. Serve as is or break or chop into bite-size pieces to serve.