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Delicious Maple Bourbon Glazed Bacon

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A quick and easy recipe for thick-cut bacon glazed with a sweet and boozy maple bourbon mixture, resulting in a perfectly candied, crunchy treat ideal for brunches and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 thick-cut bacon slices
  • ½ cup (120 ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A amber)
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) bourbon (e.g., Buffalo Trace or Maker’s Mark)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
  • Smoked paprika (optional, for smoky kick)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, and bourbon. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm but not boiling, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Remove the glaze from heat and stir in vanilla extract and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Place the bacon slices in a large mixing bowl and pour the warm glaze over them. Toss gently to coat every strip evenly.
  5. Arrange the glazed bacon strips in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between each slice.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each slice with tongs and brush with any remaining glaze.
  7. Bake for another 10–15 minutes until the bacon is sticky, golden, and crisp to your liking.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool on the rack for 5 minutes to allow the glaze to set.

Notes

[‘Do not boil the glaze to avoid burning the sugars.’, ‘Use thick-cut bacon for best texture and glaze adherence.’, ‘A wire rack helps bacon crisp evenly and prevents soggy bottoms.’, ‘Flip bacon halfway through baking for even glazing.’, ‘Watch the oven closely during the last 5 minutes to avoid burning.’, ‘Let bacon rest after baking to allow glaze to set into a crackly texture.’, ‘For non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple cider or extra maple syrup.’, ‘For gluten-free, ensure vanilla extract and brown sugar are certified gluten-free.’]

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Keywords: maple bourbon glazed bacon, candied bacon, brunch recipe, sweet and smoky bacon, easy bacon recipe

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