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Spicy Candied Bacon

Russell G Galloway
Russell G Galloway @Russ22

This recipe dates back into the early 1400's when bacon was first invented. It serves 6 to 8 people. I first made it for triathlon runners to.l grab as they were running by the fans. They all grabbed the glass of water instead sominhad to eat 2 pounds of bacon by myself.

Spicy Candied Bacon

This recipe dates back into the early 1400's when bacon was first invented. It serves 6 to 8 people. I first made it for triathlon runners to.l grab as they were running by the fans. They all grabbed the glass of water instead sominhad to eat 2 pounds of bacon by myself.

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Ingredients

2hrs 15min
6 to 8 servings
  1. 2 poundsthick cut bacon
  2. 1 cupfirmly packed brown sugar
  3. 2-4 teaspoonground cayenne pepper depending on heat preference
  4. 1/2 cupmaple syrup, divided

Cooking Instructions

2hrs 15min
  1. 1

    Preheat smoker to 275°F and add hickory, maple or apple wood chips

  2. 2

    Place bacon side by side on nonstick grill making sure bacon dose not touch each other.

  3. 3

    In small bowl mix together brown sugar and cayenne

  4. 4

    Baste the bacon with 1/4 of the maple syrup

  5. 5

    Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cayenne evenly on the bacon slices

  6. 6

    Smoke for 1 hour

  7. 7

    Flip bacon slices, add remaining brown sugar cayenne and maple syrup

  8. 8

    Smoke one hour until bacon is crispy firm and bubbling

  9. 9

    Use tongs to remove bacon slices and let cool completely before serving

  10. 10

    Refrigerate left overs for up to one week

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