Peppered Brown Sugar Bacon

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

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

February 21, 2013

Ingredients

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/2

lb bacon (8 slices)

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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.

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.