Cooking with Grunt Style: Candied Bacon

Cooking with Grunt Style: Candied Bacon

On this episode of Cooking with Grunt Style, we will teach you how to make glorious candied bacon.

Prep Time - 5 minutes

Marination Time - 15 minutes

Cook Time - 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

Brown Sugar - 1 pound per pound of bacon

Black Pepper - to taste

Thick Cut Bacon - Enough is never enough, but use the 1 pound bacon to 1 pound brown sugar ratio

Secret ingredient #4 explained below

GEAR:

Grill

Charcoal or Propane tank, depending on the grill

Large mixing bowl

Tongs

STEPS:

1. Prepare your grill for direct cooking and mix your brown sugar and black pepper in a large bowl.2. Add half strips of bacon to the bowl, tossing the mixture to coat the bacon. Cover the bowl to allow the brown sugar to liquify, producing a glaze over the bacon. While you wait it's time for special ingredient #4, so crack open your favorite brew.3. Start loading the bacon onto the grill; flipping it frequently to avoid burning and enjoy more of ingredient #4.4. The bacon is done when it is a deep red color, approximately 15 minutes. Ensure you enjoy this quickly as anyone that smells it may try to steal your candied bacon. However, at this point your ingredient #4 container should be empty and can be used to ward off the would-be thieves that will try to steal your candied bacon.

Makes about 9 servings (two slices per serving)

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Nutrition facts vary based on cut of bacon and brand, but here are some estimates per serving:

Bacon - 86 calories, 6.6 grams of fat, 0.6 grams of carbohydrates

Brown Sugar - 17 calories, 0 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of carbohydrates