Maple and Black-Pepper Bacon

Name: Maple and Black-Pepper Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon; ¼ cup maple syrup; 2 teaspoons black pepper

Crispy bacon strips glazed with sweet maple syrup and a kick of black pepper, creating a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.

4 servings

50 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•12 slices bacon
•¼ cup maple syrup
•2 teaspoons black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
5 min
2.
Arrange bacon slices in 1 layer (not overlapping) on racks of 2 large broiler pans (if you only have one, use a large rectangular metal rack set inside a large baking pan for the second). Bake until fat is rendered but bacon isn't crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
20 min
3.
Arrange all of bacon in 1 layer on rack of 1 broiler pan. Brush top with syrup and sprinkle with pepper. Bake until bacon is crisp and deep golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, glazed side up, on paper towels.
25 min