Candied Bacon with Pecans

Go ahead and double this recipe as it will not last long! If you do have leftovers, chop and add to roasted Brussel sprouts for a delicious side dish!

Cut: Bacon
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredient

12 thick cut bacon slices
1/2 cup (125 mL) pure maple syrup
1/4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped pecan pieces

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and set rack in middle position. Line a large baking sheet with tin foil. Place baking rack over lined sheet.
Arrange bacon in a single layer on the rack and bake for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, cayenne and pecans.
Remove pan from the oven and flip bacon over. Using a spoon spread maple syrup mixture evenly over bacon. Place pan back in oven and continue cooking for 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp and brown.
Remove from oven and allow to cool on rack for about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Analysis

YIELD:

12 servings.

SERVING SIZE:

Per serving.

	
				Per Serving
				
					Calories
					120
				
					Total Fat
					6 g
				
					Saturated Fat
					2 g
				
					Cholesterol
					15 mg
				
					Carbohydrates
					14 g
				
					Fiber
					0 g
				
					Sugars
					13 g
				
					Protein
					4 g
				
					Sodium
					270 mg
				
					Potassium
					44 mg