Bacon For A Crowd

1. 1

   Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400u00b0F.

2. 2

   If making Chile-Brown Sugar Rub: Whisk brown sugar, chile powder, paprika, and 1 tsp. kosher salt in a small bowl.

3. 3

   If making Maple-Mustard Glaze: Whisk maple syrup, mustard, cayenne, and remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt in another small bowl.

4. 4

   Divide bacon between two wire racks set inside large foil-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake, rotating baking sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through, until brown and crisp, 35-50 minutes (depending on the thickness of the bacon). Transfer to paper towels to drain.

5. 5

   Follow directions above, but generously sprinkle bacon with rub or brush with glaze about 5 minutes before it is done cooking. Rub should be melted and bubbling and glaze should look thick and caramelized.

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