Spicy Candied Bacon
Spicy Candied Bacon is thick-cut bacon glazed with hot honey, seasoned with a sweet, spicy, and peppery mixture, and topped with jalapenos. Each bite will surely wake up your taste buds, for sure!
Servings: 6 bacon strips
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 6 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 medium jalapenos, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F* (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the bacon strips on the lined baking sheet, spacing each about 1 inch apart.
- Brush or drizzle the tops of each strip of bacon with about 1 tablespoon of hot honey.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the top of the bacon slices.
- Top each slice of bacon with 3-5 slices of jalapeno.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time, or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- Let bacon cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
*Grilling Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to 400°F.
- Prepare the bacon as instructed.
- Place a wire cooling rack on top of the baking sheet. (This is for crispy bacon on the grill.)
- Grill bacon for 8-12 minutes, or until it reaches your desired crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bacon strip | Calories: 161kcal