Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
20 strips
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Ingredients
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
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20 slices of thick-cut bacon (1 1/2 pounds)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar with the chile powder.
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Arrange the bacon strips on the foil and coat the tops with the chile sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until caramelized and almost crisp.
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Transfer the bacon to a rack set over a sheet of foil to cool completely; serve.
![Bacon Candy](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/9P7akSj1ejmagtgkk5Vs3uBB174=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HD-201212-r-bacon-candy-e722af7080b04ce9840db7fa581a758e.jpg)
John Kernick
Make ahead
The candied bacon can be made earlier in the day; store at room temperature.
Originally appeared: December 2012