Candy Bacon (Pig Candy)
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Candy Bacon (Pig Candy)
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This irresistible Candied Bacon recipe (aka Millionaire's Bacon or Pig Candy) is made with thick slices of bacon coated in brown sugar and baked in the oven until perfectly crispy and caramelized. Learn how to easily make Candied Bacon with only 3 ingredients and enjoy the best ultimate party snack!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon about 12 slices *see notes
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the oven rack in the middle position.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the baking rack.
- Mix the brown sugar and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the bacon (do not flip and sprinkle on the second side). Use your fingers to spread the sugar mixture evenly over each slice.
- Bake for about 22-25 minutes or until the the sugar is bubbling and the bacon is crispy, rotating the sheets halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack or to a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cool for about 10 minutes and serve.
Notes
- Center cut, thick bacon works best.
- Don’t use dark brown sugar.
- Get good quality bacon for best results.
- Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- If you need to use 2 baking sheets to fit the bacon comfortably, place 2 ovenracks in the upper-middle and lower-middle positions
- You can use 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper instead of the ground blackpepper.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
758mg
(32%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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