Candied Bacon Recipe
Prepare yourself for the irresistible allure of Candied Bacon. This isn't your average breakfast side; it's bacon that's been taken to epic levels of deliciousness. Imagine strips of thick-cut bacon coated in a caramelized sheath of brown sugar, spiced with your favorite BBQ rub, and given a kick with crushed red pepper. It's a symphony of flavors that sizzles to perfection on the grill, leaving you with a sticky, smoky, sweet treat. Perfect for brunch or as a decadent snack, this candied bacon is the reason you'll want to wake up every morning!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 533kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Strips of thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp BBQ rub
- 1 tbsp Crushed red peppers
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, BBQ rub, and crushed red peppers on a sheet pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Press each bacon strip into the sugar mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Place each coated bacon strip onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Set up the grill for indirect heating and preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the wire rack on the grill grate and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Once the bacon is crisp and the sugar has melted, remove it from the grill.
- Let the candied bacon rest for 5 minutes to allow the sugar coating to harden before serving.