Ingredients
Scale
- 1 LB, Thick-Cut Bacon (I prefer Wrights brand)
- 2 TBS Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper. (It helps to crinkle the paper up first before laying in the sheet pan!)
- Line the baking sheet with as many slices of bacon that will fit, without touching.
- Place the bacon in a COLD oven, then turn it on to 350 degrees.
- Allow the bacon to render for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Drizzle the two tablespoons of maple syrup over the bacon strips, along with one teaspoon of red pepper flakes and one teaspoon of black pepper. I use a silicone basting brush to evenly coat the bacon strips. No need to flip them over!
- Place the tray back in the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your bacon and your crispy bacon preference.
- Remove the bacon just shy of when you think it’s done. Once it cools, the bacon gets crispier! Be so so careful! The hot maple syrup will burn you!