Maple Bacon
Sweet, salty, and smoky, this maple bacon is hands-down the most decadent way to serve bacon at any occasion! We love it around the holidays with French toast or pancakes, but it also makes killer sandwiches, a great garnish for roasted squash and so much more.
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil
- Wire rack
- tongs
Ingredients
- 12 oz thick cut bacon uncured
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper (or two) and add the wire rack.
- Open the packet of bacon and arrange in a single layer on the wire rack.
- Brush with maple syrup, then sprinkle with smoked paprika (optional). Sprinkle half of the brown sugar on top then brush over the bacon strips to spread evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Use tongs to flip each piece of bacon. Repeat the glazing process: brush with maple, sprinkle any spices, then sprinkle brown sugar and brush to spread.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the bacon reaches the desired crispiness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bacon to cool and firm up. Serve warm and enjoy!
Servings: 10 slices