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Peppered Brown Sugar Bacon

Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 5 min
Servings 8

Sweet and spicy bacon is a great way to liven up any brunch gathering. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1

teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/2

lb bacon (8 slices)

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place wire rack on foil.
2

In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, add brown sugar and peppers; shake to mix. Separate bacon slices, and place in bag; shake to coat.
3

Arrange bacon in single layer on rack. Bake 20 minutes.
4

Turn bacon over; brush with brown sugar mixture. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Expert Tips

Cayenne pepper is a hot, pungent powder made from several of various tropical chiles that originated in French Guiana.
The brown sugar mixture will give the bacon a delicious sweet and spicy caramelized flavor. Increase the amount of cayenne pepper for an extra-spicy treat.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 30

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg; 3%
Sodium: 190mg; 8%
Potassium: 65mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 14g; 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 13g
Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1

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

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