Candied Bacon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325.

2. 2

   Lay a large baking rack (preferably one with a cross-hatch grid) on top of an ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan.

3. 3

   Spritz the rack well with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

4. 4

   Combine the brown sugar, mustard, and pepper in a pie pan, whisking out all the lumps.

5. 5

   Dredge each piece of bacon on both sides in the sugar mixture until thickly coated.

6. 6

   Arrange the bacon on the rack, preferably not touching, and sprinkle generously with the remaining sugar mixture.

7. 7

   Slide the pan onto the middle oven rack and bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until the bacon is richly browned and crisp.

8. 8

   No need to turn the bacon as it bakes.

9. 9

   Cool the candied bacon to room temperature and serve with cocktails.

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