Name: Maple Balsamic Caramelized Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Vermont Maple Balsamic; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed; 1/2 cup chopped or whole pecans; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon

Maple Balsamic Caramelized Bacon

Michelle Rudell

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

359

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

2 tbsp Vermont Maple Balsamic
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup chopped or whole pecans
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Cut bacon slices in half and spread evenly on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until bacon is halfway crispy.
Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
While the bacon cools, pulse pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Add sugar and pulse until combined.
Transfer pecan mixture to a bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Vermont Maple Balsamic. Stir until well combined.
Heat oven to 375°F again. Spread pecan mixture evenly on each piece of bacon.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until topping is browned. Ensure it's well-browned for crispiness upon cooling.
Serve when cooled enough to eat.

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