Sweet and spicy bacon

SERVINGS:   TIME: 50 - 65 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
• Rounded 1/4 tsp cayenne
• Rounded 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb thick-cut bacon (about 12 slices)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Position an oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cayenne, and black pepper.
3.  Arrange the bacon slices in one layer on the rack of a large broiler pan or on a rimmed baking sheet covered with aluminum foil.
4. Bake for 20 minutes. 
5. Turn the slices over and sprinkle them evenly with the spiced sugar. Continue baking until crisp and deep golden, about 20-35 minutes more, checking every 5 minutes.
6. Transfer to paper towels to drain before serving.

NOTES:

SOURCE: Orangette