Ingredients:
– ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
– 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or you can substitute chipotle powder)
– 1 pound thick-cut bacon
– ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil. Generously spray a cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add the brown sugar, fresh cracked black pepper, and cayenne pepper to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine completely.
3. Lay the strips of bacon in a single layer on top of the prepared cooling rack.
4. Spoon the brown sugar mixture over one side of the bacon.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is browned to your liking.
6. Remove the bacon from the oven. Immediately drizzle the maple syrup over the bacon. Allow the bacon to rest on the rack for ten minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
Enjoy!
