Million Dollar Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 pound thick-cut bacon
• 0.33 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper , optional
• 0.25 cups maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Place oven rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. 3

   Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil. Place a wire rack on top of foil.

4. 4

   Lay bacon in a single layer on wire rack.

5. 5

   In a small bowl combine brown sugar, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if desired.

6. 6

   Rub bacon with brown sugar mixture.

7. 7

   Drizzle with maple syrup. Bake until caramelized and at desired doneness, 40 to 50 minutes .