Cayenne-Candied Bacon 🍳🔥🍬
Description
This irresistible Cayenne-Candied Bacon is a delightful combination of spicy and sweet, making it the perfect accompaniment to any breakfast dish. Featured by Emeril Lagasse on Good Morning America, this bacon is sure to add a burst of flavor to your morning meal. It’s so good that you might find yourself making it just because you can’t resist its deliciousness! 😋
Preparation and Cooking Times
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound bacon
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure it’s fully preheated before you start baking the bacon for the best results. 🔥
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Prepare the Baking Pan: Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil. This will help catch any drips and make cleanup easier. Place the broiler rack on top of the pan, and lightly coat the rack with vegetable oil to prevent the bacon from sticking. 🧴
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Mix the Sugar and Spice: In a shallow dish, combine the light brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Mix well until the sugar and spice are evenly distributed. This mixture will give your bacon its signature sweet and spicy flavor. 🌶️🍬
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Coat the Bacon: Press one side of each bacon slice firmly into the spiced sugar mixture, making sure it’s well coated. The sugar will caramelize in the oven, creating a delicious candy-like crust on the bacon. 🍖🍯
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Arrange the Bacon: Place the bacon slices on the broiler rack in a single layer, with the sugared side facing up. If there’s any leftover sugar mixture, sprinkle it evenly over the top of the bacon slices. This ensures that every piece is packed with flavor. 😍
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Bake the Bacon: Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it’s crisp and the sugar is bubbly. Keep an eye on it towards the end of the cooking time to prevent it from burning. ⏲️
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Drain and Serve: Once the bacon is cooked to perfection, remove it from the oven and let it drain on paper towels. Serve it warm or at room temperature. If you’re preparing it in advance, it can be made several hours ahead and will still taste fantastic. 🥓
Enjoy this Cayenne-Candied Bacon as part of a spicy breakfast bake or with any breakfast spread. Its unique flavor will surely make it a favorite at your breakfast table. 🌟🍽️
Nutritional Information (Per Recipe Yield of 1 Pound):
- Calories: 2992.6
- Fat Content: 213.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 69.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 308.7mg
- Sodium Content: 3868mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 217.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 211.8g
- Protein Content: 52.8g
