Maple-Lacquered Bacon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

2. 2

   Pour the maple syrup into a shallow bowl and give each bacon slice (both sides) a generous dip in the syrup.

3. 3

   Lay the bacon on the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle it with black pepper.

4. 4

   Bake for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Flip the bacon over and bake until it is crisp at the edges and caramelized on the bottom, another 10 to 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven.

7. 7

   Nudge the bacon slices to unmoor them from the baking sheet, and let cool for a minute to firm up.

8. 8

   Transfer to a long platter to serve.

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