CARMALIZED BACON
CARMELIZED BACON

  • 12 slices (12 oz) thick sliced bacon, preferably Apple Wood Smoked, if found
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp ground red pepper

    Preheat oven to 375°
    Line a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan with foil.
    Spray wire rack with nonstick cooking spray; place in prepared pan.
    Cut bacon in half crosswise; arrange in single layer on prepared wire rack.
    Combine sugar, water and red pepper in a small bowl; mix well.
    Brush generously over surface of bacon
    Bake bacon 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is very brown, but not burned.
    Immediately transfer to serving platter; cool completely  
    Makes 6 servings
    Note: Bacon may be prepared up to 3 days ahead, stored between sheets of waxed paper in resealable plastic food storage bag and refrigerated.
    Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving