Explore this Article
parts
Ingredients
1Prepping
2Cooking the Bacon
Other Sections
Tips and Warnings
Related Articles
References
Article Summary
10 Recipe Ratings|Success Stories
Co-authored bywikiHow Staff
Last Updated: June 1, 2021
Candied bacon is the perfect party snack and a great sweet and savory treat. Before cooking the bacon, coat each piece with a sugar-maple syrup glaze to perfectly complement the intense, salty taste of the meat. Candied bacon should take only thirty minutes to prepare and it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (2 ounces) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (29.5 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (29.5 ml) maple syrup
- 1 pound (456.3 g) thick-cut bacon
- Pinch of pepper to taste
Part 1
Part 1 of 2:
Prepping
1
Preheat the oven to 350 (176.6 Celsius) degrees. Wait for the oven to preheat, about 15 minutes.[1]
2
Prepare the baking sheet. Cover the bottom of a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and place a wire cooling rack on top. The foil or parchment paper will catch any mess, which will make cleaning up much easier.[2]
- If you don't have a wire rack, just cover the baking sheet in parchment paper. A rack will make your bacon crispier, but you can still make candied bacon without one.
3
Mix the glaze ingredients. Add the sugar, rice vinegar, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Stir until all ingredients are fully mixed.[3]
4
Place the bacon on the wire rack and put the tray in the oven. Take the bacon and place it on top of the wire rack. Space each slice out evenly, making sure that none of them are overlapping.[4]
- If you don't have a wire rack, just place the bacon on the baking sheet.
- Don't add the glaze just yet: first you will partially cook the bacon.
Advertisem*nt
Part 2
Part 2 of 2:
Cooking the Bacon
1
Bake the bacon for ten minutes. Place the baking tray with the bacon in the center of the oven. Allow it to cook for ten minutes.[5]
2
Turn the bacon slices. After ten minutes, take the tray out of the oven carefully with an oven mitt. Brush the top of the bacon with the sugar glaze. Use a pair of tongs or a small spatula to flip over each slice of bacon. Then brush glaze onto the other side of the bacon.[6]
3
Bake for another five minutes. Put the tray back in the oven and let the bacon bake for five more minutes. After five minutes, take the tray out of the oven and use a basting brush to brush the glaze on both sides of the bacon. Then put the bacon back in the oven.[7]
- Basting the bacon builds up the sugar glaze on the outside.
4
Keep basting the bacon. Remove the bacon from the oven after another five minutes. Baste each side of the bacon with the sugar-maple syrup glaze. Repeat basting every five minutes or so until the bacon looks done. The total baking time should be around 35 minutes.[8]
- If you aren’t sure whether the bacon is done, break off a small piece and see if it’s crispy enough for you.
5
Allow to cool for 5 minutes. After the bacon is cooked, take the tray out of the oven. Carefully lift up the wire rack with the bacon on it and set it on the counter. This will stop the heat radiating from the tray and cooking the bacon further. Let the bacon sit for five minutes, then use a small spatula to remove the bacon from the wire rack. Put the bacon slices on a tray. Sugared bacon can be served warm or at room temperature.[9]
Advertisem*nt
Community Q&A
Search
Question
Can I just use salt and sugar on a skillet or grill?
Community Answer
Yes you can, but it may be a bit messier so just be prepared for that.
Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission.Support wikiHowYesNo
Not Helpful 1Helpful 1
Question
Does the bacon have to be refrigerated or can I leave it on the counter?
Community Answer
No, it doesn’t need to be refrigerated once candied. However, it would be better to be refrigerated, so as to stay fresh longer. If the room temperature is warm, definitely refrigerate it.
Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission.Support wikiHowYesNo
Not Helpful 0Helpful 0
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Advertisem*nt
Tips
Don't discard the glaze until you have tried the bacon and are happy with its sweetness. You can always add more if it's not sweet enough for you.
Thanks
Helpful0Not Helpful0
Let the bacon sit for a couple minutes after taking it out of the oven so that the glaze can harden.
Thanks
Helpful0Not Helpful0
Advertisem*nt
You Might Also Like
Advertisem*nt
Advertisem*nt
References
- ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221007/candied-bacon/
- ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/candied-bacon-recipe.html
- ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221007/candied-bacon/
- ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221007/candied-bacon/
- ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221007/candied-bacon/
- ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221007/candied-bacon/
- ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221007/candied-bacon/
- ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221007/candied-bacon/
- ↑ http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2013/08/candied-bacon.html
About this article
Co-authored by:
wikiHow Staff
wikiHow Staff Writer
This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. This article has been viewed 309,985 times.
10 votes - 100%
Co-authors: 26
Updated: June 1, 2021
Views:309,985
Article SummaryX
To make candied bacon, start by combining sugar, rice vinegar, and maple syrup in a bowl to make the glaze. Next, place your bacon slices on a baking tray covered with foil, and bake them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Then, brush the glaze over both sides of the bacon before returning it to the oven for another 5 minutes. Finally, cook the bacon for 35 minutes or until it’s crispy, making sure to baste it with the glaze every 5 minutes. For tips on how to serve candied bacon, keep reading!
Did this summary help you?
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 309,985 times.
Reader Success Stories
C. S.
Aug 14, 2016
"It gave me the basic info needed to make this awesome tasty treat! wasn't sure of oven temp, time, or even if..." more
Did this article help you?
Advertisem*nt
