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Bacon with a Twist Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Picture this: It's 3AM during my college days, and my roommate and I are staring at a pack of bacon and a near-empty spice rack. What started as a desperate snack turned into our legendary maple-chili bacon that friends still beg me to make.

That's when I realized – bacon is just a blank canvas waiting for your creativity. Here are my 5 favorite ways to give ordinary bacon an extraordinary flavor twist that'll make you the brunch hero.

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Ingredients for Bacon with a Twist Recipe

  • 2 Nos Thick-cut bacon
  • 3/4 Tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1/4 Tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.13 Tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • 0.13 Tsp Black pepper
  • 0.35 g Sea salt

Directions: Bacon With A Twist Recipe

Bacon Transformations Anyone Can Master

  • STEP 1.In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne, and black pepper.
  • STEP 1. Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on top, arrange bacon slices in a single layer, lightly brush each slice with maple syrup, and generously sprinkle the sugar-spice mix on both sides.
  • STEP 2.Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, flip the bacon, then bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until dark golden and crispy, and sprinkle with sea salt immediately after removing from the oven.
  • STEP 3.Let cool 5 mins (it crisps more as it cools). Break into pieces or serve whole.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use turkey bacon?

Absolutely! Reduce cooking time by 25% and double the seasoning – it needs more flavor help.

How to store flavored bacon?

Let cool completely, then freeze between parchment paper for up to 1 month. Reheat in oven.

Best twist for meal prep?

The coffee rub holds up best over days and makes killer breakfast sandwiches.

Nutrition
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70
calories per serving
3 g Fat< 1 g Protein10 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    8mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    47mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    5mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    7mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    21mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp