Cayenne Candied Bacon

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil and position the broiler rack on top of the pan.

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   Lightly coat the rack with vegetable oil.

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   Combine brown sugar and cayenne in a shallow dish, stirring to mix well.

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   Press one side of each slice of bacon firmly into the spiced sugar to coat well.

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   Arrange the slices of bacon on top of the broiler rack in a single layer, sugared-side up.

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   Sprinkle any remaining sugar on top of the bacon slices evenly.

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   Bake until the bacon is crisp and sugar is bubbly, at least 25 minutes (maybe closer to 30 minutes; a convection oven makes it go faster but watch closely).

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   Make sure it is really crispy!

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   Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly (too long and the bacon sticks to the paper).

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    Place on a plate or serving dish to cool (can be made several hours ahead).

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    Awesome with a brunch or as hors doeuvres.

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    Or just make some in the afternoon and eat the whole pound by yourself.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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