Spice-Rubbed Bacon

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 6 slices thick cut bacon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees F.



In a small bowl, add the cayenne, garlic powder, dark brown sugar, black pepper and curry powder and stir to blend. Spread the spice mix on a baking sheet and put it in the oven for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, separate the bacon slices. Remove the pan from the oven and put the bacon slices, in a single layer, on the spice mix. Turn them over to lightly coat both sides of each slice with the spice mix.



Arrange the bacon in 2 large skillets and cook over medium heat until golden brown. Note: because of the brown sugar, the bacon is more prone to burning, especially if cooked too quickly over high heat. As the bacon is cooked, use a slotted spoon or spatula to transfer the strips to a paper towel to drain. Drain off any excess grease from the skillets but leave a small layer in each pan.