This Candied Bacon Recipe Will Blow Your Mind

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.

Make the seasoning for the bacon by mixing together brown sugar, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Use a mini whisk to mix the ingredients until well combined.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease a wire rack with cooking spray.

Arrange the bacon strips on the greased wire rack, leaving some room between each strip.

Coat the bacon with the seasoning mixture using your hands, ensuring to cover as much of the bacon as possible.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached.

Remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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