Ina Garten Caramelized Bacon Recipe
Do you love crispy, sweet, and salty snacks? Then you must try the Ina Garten Caramelized Bacon Recipe.
Equipment
- Large sheet pan.
- Wire cooling rack
- Parchment paper
- Small mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 16 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F. Let it get nice and hot.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top.
- Combine sugar, pecans, salt, and peppers in a bowl. Use a fork to mix well.
- Lay bacon slices on the rack. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over each slice.
- Put the pan in the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let the bacon rest for five minutes. It will get crunchier as it cools.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for the best texture.
- Don't skip the wire rack for even heat.
- Watch the sugar closely so it does not burn.
- Add extra cayenne if you like more heat.
- Press the nuts into the bacon with your fingers.