Tastiest candied bacon recipe needs this special ingredient

The tastiest candied bacon recipe gets its flavor from this ingredient.

Do you know how to make the tastiest candied bacon recipe? The simple recipe really only has a handful of ingredients, but bacon lovers know that one special ingredient really makes a difference. While a great bacon is always a must, the flavor actually comes from another ingredient.

Many people have fallen in love with candied bacon. The combination of sweet and savory is irresistible. Whether eaten on its own, used as a cocktail garnish, served on a breakfast board or a variety of other options, it is a recipe that any bacon lover needs to try.

Basically, a candied bacon only has a handful of ingredients. In addition to the bacon, it is usually maple syrup, brown sugar and a seasoning. Here is a recipe from HORMEL Black Label Bacon.

HORMEL Black Label Candied Bacon recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oounce) package of HORMEL Black Label Bacon
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

• Heat oven to 325F. Grease wire cooling racks; place on rimmed baking sheets
• Dip each bacon slice in maple syrup. Sprinkle generously with brown sugar
• Arrange in single layer on wire racks
• Bake 35-45 minutes or until browned and candied
• Sprinkle red pepper flakes over bacon. Let stand on racks to cool

While this recipe is relatively simple, it means that each ingredient really matters. In this case, the maple syrup is key to bringing big, bold flavors to the dish.

Personally, my preference is to use the Bushwick Kitchen Spicy Maple Syrup. The Catskill Mountains maple syrup is blended with chili peppers. It is bold but it doesn’t overpower the bacon flavor. With this maple syrup, it doesn’t require as many chili flakes. It is a more nuanced flavor experience.

Truthfully, changing the maple syrup changes the flavors in the candied bacon recipe. From a coffee maple syrup to a spicy maple syrup, the recipe can adapt to flavor preferences or food pairings. It can be a fun way to play with food.

If you love bacon, start experimenting with a candied bacon recipe. Isn’t everything better with bacon?

What is your favorite bacon recipe? Have you made candied bacon before?