Jul 09 2026

Bacon Recipe

Time35m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Method

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  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and position a rack in the middle.

  2. 2

    Line baking sheet

    Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

  3. 3

    Make spice mix

    In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, and sea salt until evenly combined.

  4. 4

    Arrange bacon

    Lay out the bacon slices in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping slices from overlapping.

  5. 5

    Maple glaze

    Brush each bacon slice on both sides with maple syrup to add sweetness and help sugar adhere.

  6. 6

    Apply spice mix

    Sprinkle the brown sugar spice mix over the bacon slices, pressing gently to help it cling.

  7. 7

    Bake bacon

    Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is deeply caramelized and crisp around the edges.

  8. 8

    Toast bread

    While bacon bakes, toast the sourdough bread slices until golden. Spread butter on the warm toast.

  9. 9

    Drain and rest

    Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer to a rack to drain and rest for 1-2 minutes.

  10. 10

    Serve the maple-browned bacon atop buttered sourdough toast. Optional: drizzle a little extra maple syrup and grind additional pepper to taste.

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