Maple-candied Bacon
Bacon coated in a thick maple syrup glaze is the ultimate breakfast indulgence.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Line two 10- by 15-inch baking pans with foil. Lay bacon slices side by side on foil.
Step 2
2
Bake in a 350° regular or convection oven until bacon edges begin to curl, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Set a rack inside pan against bacon to hold in place; tilt pan slightly and spoon off and discard fat (see notes).
Step 3
3
Pour syrup evenly over bacon.
Step 4
4
Return to oven and bake until bacon is deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Step 5
5
With tongs or a wide spatula, lift bacon from pan and set in a single layer on a rack over paper towels. If bacon sticks to pan, return to oven just until maple glaze softens, then remove from pan immediately. Let cool until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Ingredients
16 pieces thick-sliced bacon (1 1/4 lb.)
1/2 cup maple syrup
Directions
Step 1
1
Line two 10- by 15-inch baking pans with foil. Lay bacon slices side by side on foil.
Step 2
2
Bake in a 350° regular or convection oven until bacon edges begin to curl, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Set a rack inside pan against bacon to hold in place; tilt pan slightly and spoon off and discard fat (see notes).
Step 3
3
Pour syrup evenly over bacon.
Step 4
4
Return to oven and bake until bacon is deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Step 5
5
With tongs or a wide spatula, lift bacon from pan and set in a single layer on a rack over paper towels. If bacon sticks to pan, return to oven just until maple glaze softens, then remove from pan immediately. Let cool until crisp, about 5 minutes.
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