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Orc Bacon

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Candied oven bacon with brown sugar, black pepper, garlic and orange.

Serves: 4 to 6 | Total Time: ~35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne, optional
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Rack on a foil-lined sheet pan, bacon in one layer.
  2. Bake 12 minutes.
  3. Stir the remaining ingredients into a loose paste.
  4. Brush on half, bake 8 minutes.
  5. Brush on the rest, bake 6 to 10 minutes until deep mahogany. Watch closely.
  6. Cool on the rack 5 minutes to crisp.

Tips

Big breakfasts: holds in a 200°F oven.

The rack: keeps it out of the fat so it candies instead of frying.

Inspired by Hero's Feast