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PrintPrep Time
10 mins
Grill Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
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Ingredients
Servings
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
20 slices of thick cut bacon
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium heat- 400F
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar with the cayenne and chili powders.
Step 3
Arrange the bacon strips on a sheet pan.
Step 4
Sprinkle half the sugar/pepper mixture evenly over the bacon.
Step 5
Carefully flip bacon pieces over and sprinkle with remaining sugar/pepper mixture.
Step 6
Transfer bacon to preheated grill and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes.
Step 7
With tongs, carefully flip the bacon over to it’s other side and allow to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
Step 8
Depending on how crispy or chewy you like your bacon it may be finished earlier or later- you will just have to pay close attention towards the end of the cook.
Step 9
Remove bacon from grill to clean pan and allow to cool.
Make Ahead: Bacon Candy can be made earlier in the day and stored at room temperature.