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Maple Mustard Candied Bacon

You're going to flip at the first taste of this Maple Mustard Candied Bacon! It's smoky, sweet, salty, savory, crispy and ridiculously delicious! It's fabulous as a topping on salads, soups, burgers, pizzas, etc. and makes an amazing addition to a cheeseboard!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 24
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thick-cut smoky bacon (I really like Applewood cured bacon.)
  • ½ cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper, about 18-inches long on the counter for cooling the bacon once it’s baked.
  2. Line a half sheet pan with foil with edges extending over the top of the pan. You could also use parchment paper, but be sure to use a piece large enough that the edges extend over the pan. Set a cooling rack with a fairly tight mesh (see Café tips above in post) into the pan. Spray the wires of the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Cut the bacon into 1-inch squares and set aside.
  4. Mix the brown sugar, mustard, maple syrup and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  5. Add the bacon to the brown sugar mixture and stir gently to coat.
  6. Place the bacon squares on the wire rack that’s been set over a foil-covered sheet pan.
  7. Bake for 35-50 minutes, until the bacon, is a deep mahogany color and crisp. Brush the bacon with the remaining maple-mustard mixture halfway through baking. (The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your bacon.)
  8. Let the bacon cool for a minute or two then transfer to the parchment paper. It will be a bit flexible while it’s still hot from the oven but will cool into crisp pieces.
  9. Serve the bacon warm or at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container, layered with parchment paper or wax paper in between. You can warm it in the microwave or in a dry pan over low heat.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in post for further instructions and more detailed tips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 42IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 42IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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