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 .

Nutrition per serving