Candied Bacon with Maple, Mustard and Orange Zest
Naturally salty bacon meets sweet with the introduction of maple syrup and brown sugar. Add in that perfectly delectible bite found only in bacon's crispy fat -- and then elevated with the addition of mustard and orange zest.
Equipment
- rimmed baking sheet
- wire rack
- aluminum foil
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pound bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place a baking rack inside a foil lined baking sheet.
- Whisk first six ingredients together in a small saucepan over low heat until combined. Allow the mixture to cool down.
- Dip each slice of bacon into the marinade fully coating both sides.
- Remove bacon slices from marinade and lay evenly spaced on the wire rack. Bake until caramelized, about 15 minutes., brushing with more glaze halfway through.
- Allow to rest -- they will "harden" a bit, and transfer to a serving plate.