Candied Bacon Recipe

Savory, sweet, sticky, sugary, salty goodness. Candied bacon; just those two words together have our mouths watering. Need the perfect topping to the burger you just smoked to perfection on your Two-Star General? What about the ultimate choice in savory sprinkles to expertly balance your sweet dessert like a pro? Look no further. This candied bacon recipe is the answer to every question you have in life (almost).

Ingredients For Our Candied Bacon Recipe

• 1 package thick-cut bacon
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper (add more for heat if you’re feeling feisty)

Preparation & Cooking

1. On a platter, lay out the bacon strips.
2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
3. Lightly sprinkle dry mixture over bacon strips.
4. With FlameZone™ covers removed, start the grill and adjust setpoint temperature to 325°F.
5. Preheat grill, approximately 10 minutes.
6. Lay bacon strips horizontally on the grates above the FlameZone™ and cook for about 20 minutes, or until bacon is cooked to your liking.

General Tip:

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