Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax DowntownJalapeno Caramel Bacon Recipe

Jalapeno Caramel Bacon Recipe

Inspired by Max Downtown
Time45m
Serves4

compressed apple, apple butter, celery radish salad

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Ingredients

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Jalapeno Caramel Bacon Ingredients

Method

Directions for Jalapeno Caramel Bacon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bacon

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the bacon slices on the baking sheet in a single layer.

  2. 2

    Make Jalapeno Caramel

    In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and jalapeno. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and turns into a caramel sauce, stirring frequently.

  3. 3

    Coat the Bacon

    Brush the jalapeno caramel over the bacon slices. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Salad

    In a mixing bowl, combine diced celery, sliced radish, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to combine.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Once the bacon is done, let it cool slightly. Serve the jalapeno caramel bacon with compressed apple slices and apple butter on the side, alongside the celery radish salad.

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