CARAMELIZED BACON

By heathermcginnis

Got this from a recipe book that Elva Winters lent me...barefoot contessa FOOLPROOF

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/2 pound bacon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line cookies sheets with foil - huge mess!!

Place wire rack on baking sheet.

Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse till all crumbs are moist.

Cut bacon strips in 1/2 and put on wire rack. Spread topping on top of bacon. Bake at 375°F for 25- to 30 minutes till caramelized on top - needs to cook thoroughly so it crisps when it cools.

Cool on paper towels and serve at room temperature.