Candied Bacon (aka "Pig Candy")
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Bacon strips coated with brown sugar and maple syrup, then baked until crispy and caramelized. This sweet and salty treat pairs smoke, sweetness, and crunch. Serve it at brunch, as an appetizer, or even as a dessert.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 8-10 slices bacon ((regular or thick-cut))
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 35M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 473mg
- Total sugar
- 24g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 127mg
- Calcium
- 10mg
- Iron
- 0.24mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 473MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.