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Candied Bacon Recipe

Candied bacon is the best sweet and salty snack with a kick. Serve as strips or bites, bacon is caramelized with brown sugar and and a touch of heat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Dessert , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds center cut bacon
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place wire racks on rimmed baking sheets. Set aside.
  2. Mix together the dark brown sugar, salt and other add-ins like chili powder and cayenne in a medium bowl.
  3. Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the wire racks. Evenly spoon the brown sugar mixture over bacon strips. You might need to do this in batches, depending on your oven. 
  4. Bake on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on the bacon, sugar can burn easily. The goal is for bacon strips to be almost crispy, but still a little chewy. The natural fats will be sizzling and bubbling around them.
  5. Remove the bacon strips and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. Transfer the bacon strips from the wire racks to parchment paper until they come to room temperature.
  6. When fully cooled, serve or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
  7. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • Possible add-ins- 1 tablespoon of chili powder or smoked paprika or a dash of cayenne pepper. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 243mg (10%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 243mg 10%
Potassium 84mg 2%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.