5 from 12 votes
Dunkin Snackin Bacon
Dunkin Snackin Bacon is thick-cut bacon coated with a blend of brown sugar and freshly ground black pepper, then baked until caramelized and slightly sticky. This preparation creates a sweet and peppery crust that contrasts the saltiness and crispiness of the bacon. Cooking one sheet at a time ensures even caramelization. The result is a flavorful bacon ideal as a snack or topping for dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
272 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar light; firmly packed
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- 1 1/2 pounds Bacon thick-cut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place the strips of bacon flat on the baking sheets. Be sure not to overlap or crowd the bacon.
- Liberally sprinkle with the brown sugar and pepper mixture, pressing it into the bacon pieces to cover.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 16 to 18 minutes, checking often. Allow the bacon to cool on a cooling rack before serving.
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Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon to ensure ideal texture and caramelization.
- Freshly grind black pepper for best flavor; avoid pre-ground pepper.
- Adjust cooking time if using standard thin-sliced bacon to prevent overcooking.
- Allow bacon to cool on a rack before serving to firm the coating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
378mg
(16%)
Potassium
128mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.