Peppered Bacon (3 Ingredient Candied Bacon)
Besides the bacon only 2 ingredients go into making this addictive and versatile treat. Peppered bacon can be an appetizer, a brunch dish or a tasty garnish for soups and casseroles.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick sliced bacon
- 1 cup pepper jelly
- 3 Tablespoons coarsley ground black pepper
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a rack on top that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Lay a single layer of bacon strips on rack.
- Warm jelly in a small pot over low heat until liquified enough to spread with a brush.
- Brush each bacon strip with jelly and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Turn bacon over and brush with jelly and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake at 375 degrees for about 18-20 minutes and then turn bacon over.
- Bake additional 8-10 minutes watching carefully for desired browning.
- Remove from oven and all to cool 5 minutes before removing from rack.
Notes
- For additional spiciness a light sprinkle of cayenne pepper can be added to one or two sides of bacon.
- Bacon can be stored in refrigerator separated by parchment or wax paper and in tightly covered container.
- Bacon can be frozen for up to one month.
- Warm bacon that has been chilled before serving in the microwave a few seconds at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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