Brown Sugar Bacon | Candied Bacon 2 Ways | Sugar Alternative Candied Bacon

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat while pork belly can be a less expensive option.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Place cooling racks across the top of the baking sheet.

Lay the bacon strips crosswise on the cooling racks, cutting to fit if necessary, ensuring they do not overlap.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, stirring until lump-free.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Load the bacon into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, bubbly, and crispy, checking for doneness as thinner bacon will cook quicker.

For the sugar alternative version, mix 1/3 cup of coconut sugar and 2 tablespoons of agave with 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts until the consistency resembles brown sugar.

Load the bacon with the sugar alternative mixture into the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes, keeping an eye on it for doneness.

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