Bacon, maple syrup, pecans, and red chile—you might want to double this recipe, because your guests will devour it as soon as it hits the table.
Maple Pecan-Crusted Bacon
You might want to double this recipe, because your guests will devour it as soon as it hits the table.
Servings: 8 People
Ingredients
- 1 package thick-cut bacon 16 slices
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder optional
- 1 cup pecans finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and place wire racks inside pans.
- Place maple syrup in a large, shallow bowl and stir in chile powder, if using. Dredge the bacon in the maple syrup, place on parchment paper, and press finely chopped pecans into the top surface. Lay out the coated bacon on the wire rack.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, checking every 5 minutes once 20 minutes have passed. Drizzle a small amount of additional maple syrup over the top and let cool for at least 5 minutes. If you are hosting a holiday brunch, serve on a platter or with Bloody Marys.
