Best 7 Bacon Candy Recipes
Are you craving a sweet and savory treat that is sure to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable dish known as "bacon candy." This culinary masterpiece combines the crispy, salty goodness of bacon with the rich, indulgent sweetness of brown sugar and maple syrup. With just a few simple ingredients and a dash of culinary creativity, you can craft this irresistible snack that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a delightful midday indulgence. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the secrets of creating the ultimate bacon candy, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary treat that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
AMAZING CANDIED BACON RECIPE
This Candied Bacon Recipe features crispy, caramelized strips of bacon with a hint of heat and is perfect for your next breakfast or brunch menu!
Provided by Isabel Laessig
Categories Breakfast and Brunch
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet pan with a silicone liner, parchment paper or foil. Lay the uncooked bacon sliced onto the pan. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the bacon slices, fully coating all of the slices. Using your hands, gently pat the sugar down onto the slices of bacon.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Check at 30 minutes and if it isn't as crisp as you'd like, put it back in for the full 40.Carefully transfer the bacon from the baking sheet pan to a cooling rack and let cool for another 10 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Sprinkle mixture all over bacon and pat down.
- Spray air fryer with olive oil, then add bacon and fry for 8 minutes, checking halfway through at 4 minutes to see if any of the bacon needs any rearranging to crisp up.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 394 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOW TO MAKE CANDIED BACON
Making candied bacon is one of those a-ha moments-why didn't I ever do this before? The magic happens in the oven and only takes half an hour. Eat it as is, crumble it over salad, or use it to garnish a Bloody Mary. We don't need to tell you what to do with bacon, right?
Provided by Nick Evans
Categories Breakfast Brunch Snack How To Make-ahead Quick and Easy
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Store the bacon: Candied bacon can be kept in the fridge for a few days and reheats well in a skillet over low heat. I don't think candied bacon is worth freezing, although if you made a huge batch you absolutely could. You could just want to make sure to freeze the strips individually so they didn't stick together.
CANDIED BACON
This is a really easy breakfast item because you can put it in the oven, set the timer and forget about it while you make everything else and pull it out just before sitting down so it's piping hot.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Put bacon slices in a bowl, season them with pepper and toss with the brown sugar. Cover a baking sheet with parchment or foil and arrange the bacon in a single layer on top. Sprinkle any sugar left in the bowl over the bacon. Top with another layer of parchment or foil and top it, squarely, with another baking sheet. The baking sheet will flatten the bacon as it cooks.
- Place the tray in the center of the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Check the bacon by lifting the top tray and parchment. If it is not golden brown and fairly crispy, resist the temptation to turn up the oven temperature, and cook it for 10 to 15 minutes longer. Check it again. Keep in mind that when you remove the tray and transfer the bacon to a serving platter or individual plates, the bacon will "crisp" up a little more. Be patient!
CANDIED BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 1 pound (about 16 slices)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment.
- Separate the bacon into strips and blot each dry. Spread the sugar on a large plate. Press both sides of each bacon strip in the sugar. Arrange the coated bacon on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with any remaining sugar.
- Bake the bacon for 15 minutes, turn the strips over and continue to bake until golden and glazed, 15 to 20 minutes more (it will still be pliable). Remove to a rack and let cool; the bacon will harden but it won't be super crispy.
CANDIED BACON
This makes a great party snack.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Bacon
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix brown sugar, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Place bacon slices on cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, turn slices, and bake another 5 minutes.
- Remove bacon and brush both sides with brown sugar mixture. Return bacon to the oven and bake another 5 minutes. Repeat basting every 5 minutes until bacon is browned and crisp, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 576.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
BACON CANDY
Im not sure where I got this recipe from, but have made it many many times. Kids LOVE this stuff! Its easy and doesn't take long if you have room on the smoker. We do a couple of BBQ cook-offs each year and entered this in the "open" catagory......we now get requests from judges and competitors to make more each year....LOL.
Provided by Hotdog2
Categories Pork
Time 1h40m
Yield 1 lb bacon, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put bacon side by side on foil.
- Evenly spread out the brown sugar over the bacon untill you can barley see the bacon. More sugar may be needed.
- Next sprinkle the red pepper flakes out evenly over the bacon and sugar.
- Place each strip of bacon on the smoker and cook at 225 - 250 for 1.5 to 2 hours or untill all sugar is melted and turned clear and bacon is to desired doneness. Do NOT place foil with the bacon on the smoker. Bacon greese will ruin this if its not able to cook off. When done, CAREFULLY remove Pig Candy and let cool for a few minutes than enjoy.
- I have also added chopped pecans instead of the red pepper flakes -- still very tastey!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 936.4, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 988.9, Carbohydrate 108.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 106.1, Protein 13.2
CANDIED BACON STICKS
Bacon on a bread stick makes this lower calories than bacon on a smokie and it's so good!
Provided by kcs
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Wrap 1 bacon strip around each breadstick, leaving about 1 inch uncovered on each end. Place wrapped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over breadsticks.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp and browned, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool breadsticks on a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper sprayed with cooking spray.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 13.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 324.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
Tips:
- Use thick-cut bacon for the best results.
- Don't overcook the bacon. It should be cooked until it is crispy, but not burnt.
- Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the bacon. Some popular options include brown sugar, maple syrup, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Bacon candy can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Bacon candy can be served as a snack, appetizer, or dessert.
Conclusion:
Bacon candy is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a sweet or savory snack, bacon candy is sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting treat, give bacon candy a try. You won't be disappointed!
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