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Farmer John
Candied Bacon
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Candied Bacon
Total Time30 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings8
Total Time30 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings8

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Premium Thick Cut Bacon 12oz.Key IngredientPremium Thick Cut Bacon 12oz.
AboutInspiration: Spend With Pennies (spendwithpennies.com/candied-bacon)
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImagePremium Thick Cut Bacon 12oz.
 
1 Pound Farmer John Thick Cut Bacon
 
1 Tbsp. Fresh Ground Pepper
 
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
Premium Thick Cut Bacon 12oz.Key IngredientPremium Thick Cut Bacon 12oz.
Directions
1Preheat oven to 375°F.
2Place a wire rack on a foil lined baking sheet. Arrange the bacon on the wire rack and sprinkle with the black pepper. Lightly pat the brown sugar on top of the bacon to create a thin layer.
3Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the brown sugar has melted and the bacon is crisp.
4Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the bacon to a parchment lined baking sheet and allow to cool to room temperature.
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