Sweet and Spicy Bacon

I made this to both use up some bacon sitting around in the fridge and put into the cornbread I wanted to make. I was really impressed with the flavors. I had to fend off my son so that I could put a bit into the cornbread. He declared that he wouldn't eat bacon cooked any other way.

• yigenuren

• Edmonton, AB

• 1/23/2014

This was amazing, and so easy. We had it at Christmas morning brunch. My son said it was the best bacon he ever had.

• noelle1945

• Corrales, NM

• 12/28/2010

Great idea. To make this slightly move savory, I often add a fresh herb - people can never believe the flavors. Rosemary has been my favorite so far, but there are plenty of options. If you ever do a cheese course, add some oddly cut pieces of this bacon and drizzle reduced balsamic: beautiful presentation and great taste.

• JeffreyMullins

• Bethesda, MD

• 10/18/2010

A definite crowd pleaser and so different! I have made this time and time again due to multiple request. It is so easy. All you have to do is sprinkle the seasonings on there and bake!

• Anonymous

• Denver

• 4/2/2010

I've made this recipe twice now and everyone raves about it. I'm too impatient to wait for the bacon to cook at 350, so I put it under a high broiler instead and cut the cooking time in half. Comes out great!

• Anonymous

• Alexandria, VA

• 11/1/2009

I have made this once for a knitting brunch and got rave reviews and demands that I make it for the next meet-up. It's become a brunch tradition: it's been dubbed "crack bacon." Absolutely tasty and addictive. I agree with the other reviewer that said she's unsure if washing the bacon prevents curling. Perhaps I will try the cold oven method, at least for the first batch.

• james82

• baltimore, md

• 4/19/2008

Family and i liked this a lot!! Lots of other uses for this recipe

• JimWithrow

• Rowlett TX

• 12/6/2007

Great and easy recipe. Last time we made it, we were out of brown sugar. My husand warmed up some honey in the microwave and basted it on the bacon. The pepper really stuck to the honey and the taste was amazing. Everyone liked the honey bacon better than the brown sugar version.

• judyjudy1

• Newport Beach, CA

• 10/10/2007

Perfect taste balance. Delightful!

• AngeH

• Lancaster, pa

• 8/30/2007

I have made this several times as directed and have received rave reviews. Another way to use this is leave out the sugar and serve with a sweet breakfast. I always make this to serve with baked french toast with a mixed berry sauce. Perfect combo of sweet and spicy.

• Anonymous

• Ellicott City, MD

• 4/6/2007

This was really delicious and very easy. A great accompaniment for eggs. If you're like me and you always pour maple syrup on your bacon, you'll love this dish.

• Anonymous

• Arlington, VA

• 11/23/2006

Delicious and so easy! Don't know if rinsing under water really helped. One time I did, and one time I didn't - same result. Made with Three Cheese Baked Eggs, Petit Pains Au Chocolate, and Cranberry Coffeecake.

• Anonymous

• Monroe, Va

• 2/13/2006

I followed the 10/05 review and wrapped it around breadsticks for a brunch. The parents were stealing it off their own children's plates.

• Anonymous

• phoenix AZ

• 1/2/2006

I don't remember where I originally read this tip re: keeping bacon from curling but I start the bacon in a cold oven, don't preheat. It takes a little little longer but the bacon comes out with a minimum of curling.

• katy56

• 1/2/2006

I made this for brunch today along with Boursin Fritatta. I followed others suggestion about running bacon under cold water first, it really worked. This was not as spicy as I would have liked, will add more pepper next time. I used a foil lined cookie sheet with a wire rack and clean up was a breeze.

• page01

• Royal Oaks, CA

• 1/1/2006