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The Ultimate Fragrant Candied Bacon

7 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR

The Ultimate Fragrant Candied Bacon

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3 ratings
Crispy and meaty, this ultimate cocktail party hors d’oeuvre transforms bacon into the life of the party. Guaranteed to be a hit for all parties and gatherings!
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Crispy and meaty, this ultimate cocktail party hors d’oeuvre transforms bacon into the life of the party. Guaranteed to be a hit for all parties and gatherings!
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Chef Christopher Kim
Hello, I'm Christopher. As a native of California, I am very familiar with and appreciate fresh and seasonal produce. I am sharing personal recipes used in real restaurant kitchens, so you can be a rockstar chef at home.

1HR

Total Time

$3.18

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Bacon
5 lb
Bacon
Maple Syrup
1 cup
Maple Syrup
Honey
2 2/3 Tbsp
Honey
Pink Peppercorns
3 Tbsp
Pink Peppercorns
Black Peppercorns
3 Tbsp
Black Peppercorns
Ground Coriander
1/2 cup
Ground Coriander
Salt
2 tsp
Salt

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
835
Fat
70.2 g
Protein
25.8 g
Carbs
23.0 g
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Chef Christopher Kim
Hello, I'm Christopher. As a native of California, I am very familiar with and appreciate fresh and seasonal produce. I am sharing personal recipes used in real restaurant kitchens, so you can be a rockstar chef at home.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
step 2
Line a sheet tray with a wire rack and parchment paper or aluminum foil (it will help with the cleaning).
step 3
Cut Bacon (5 lb) into 1-in to 1.5-inch slices.
step 3 Cut Bacon (5 lb) into 1-in to 1.5-inch slices.
step 4
Mix the Maple Syrup (1 cup) and Honey (2 2/3 Tbsp) together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the Pink Peppercorns (3 Tbsp), Black Peppercorns (3 Tbsp), Ground Coriander (1/2 cup) and Salt (2 tsp) together.
step 4 Mix the Maple Syrup (1 cup) and Honey (2 2/3 Tbsp) together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the Pink Peppercorns (3 Tbsp), Black Peppercorns (3 Tbsp), Ground Coriander (1/2 cup) and Salt (2 tsp) together.
step 5
Slather both sides of bacon with maple and honey mixture. Generously sprinkle the spice mixture over the bacon to ensure even layering.
step 5 Slather both sides of bacon with maple and honey mixture. Generously sprinkle the spice mixture over the bacon to ensure even layering.
step 6
Place the tray in the center of the oven and bake for 20 minutes. You should smell caramelization happening from your kitchen.
step 6 Place the tray in the center of the oven and bake for 20 minutes. You should smell caramelization happening from your kitchen.
step 7
After 20 minutes, flip the bacon and cook for additional 15 minutes. If you like yours extra caramelized, keep in an additional 5-7 minutes. Do not keep opening the oven.
step 7 After 20 minutes, flip the bacon and cook for additional 15 minutes. If you like yours extra caramelized, keep in an additional 5-7 minutes. Do not keep opening the oven.
step 8
After cooked, let it cool. There will be a glasslike sheen on the bacon which says you mastered the candied bacon. You can either skewer or lay them on a platter to serve. Enjoy!
step 8 After cooked, let it cool. There will be a glasslike sheen on the bacon which says you mastered the candied bacon. You can either skewer or lay them on a platter to serve. Enjoy!

Tags

Appetizers
Dairy-Free
American
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Fall
Pork
Game Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Spring
Side Dish
Summer
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