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Caramelized Bacon

YIELD Makes 6 servings
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INGREDIENTS

12 slices (12 ounces) thick-sliced bacon, preferably apple wood smoked
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 15X10-inch jelly-roll pan with heavy-duty foil. Spray wire rack with nonstick cooking spray; place in prepared pan.
  2. Cut bacon in half crosswise; arrange in single layer on prepared wire rack. Combine sugar, water and red pepper in small bowl; mix well. Brush generously over surface of bacon.
  3. Bake bacon 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is very brown, but not burned. Immediately transfer to serving platter; cool completely.
Note
Bacon can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, stored between sheets of waxed paper in resealable plastic food storage bag and refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.
This recipe appears in: Casseroles & Dishes

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