Thick Cut Peppered Bacon Recipe
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Ingredients
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Thick Cut Peppered Bacon Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions for Thick Cut Peppered Bacon
- 1
Prepare the Bacon
Start by laying out the thick cut bacon strips on a large plate or baking sheet.
- 2
Combine Seasonings
In a small bowl, mix together the coarse black pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- 3
Season the Bacon
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the bacon strips, pressing lightly to adhere the spices to the meat.
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 5
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the seasoned bacon strips on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, or directly on the baking sheet if you don’t have a rack.
- 6
Bake the Bacon
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. If using maple syrup, brush it on the bacon during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the bacon from the oven and let it drain on paper towels to remove excess grease. Serve hot.