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Savory Bourbon Maple Glazed Bacon Strips

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A simple and delicious recipe for thick-cut bacon glazed with a bourbon maple syrup mixture, creating a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors with a crispy finish.

Ingredients

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  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment for easy cleanup and set the wire rack on top.
  2. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a few cracks of black pepper until smooth.
  3. Arrange the bacon slices: Lay the 12 slices of thick-cut bacon in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure they don’t overlap.
  4. Brush the first layer of glaze: Using a pastry brush or spoon, lightly coat each bacon slice with the bourbon maple glaze.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, watching closely so the edges start to crisp but do not burn.
  6. Carefully flip each bacon strip using tongs and brush the other side with glaze. Return to oven.
  7. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the bacon is crisp and caramelized to your liking.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease and allow glaze to thicken.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for best chewy-crisp texture. Brush glaze in layers before and after flipping to avoid sogginess. Use a wire rack to allow fat to drip away and keep bacon crispy. If glaze bubbles too aggressively, reduce oven temperature or broil briefly at the end. Let bacon cool slightly before serving to let glaze set.

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