🥓 Sweet, smoky, twisted - these Billionaire Bacon Twists are guaranteed to steal the show! 🔥

Ingredients

• 1 lb Thick‑Cut Bacon (cut into 6‑inch strips)
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (pure grade A)
• 2 Tbsp Honey (light)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. Preheat Smoker

   Set your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and let it come to temperature. Add your favorite wood chips (apple or hickory work well).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 225°F

2. Prepare Candy Coating

   In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until a thick, glossy mixture forms.

   Time: PT5M

3. Twist the Bacon

   Lay a bacon strip flat, then roll it tightly into a spiral, pulling the ends together so the strip stays coiled. Secure the coil with a toothpick if needed.

   Time: PT7M

4. Coat the Bacon Twists

   Using a pastry brush, generously brush each bacon twist with the candy coating, making sure all surfaces are covered.

   Time: PT5M

5. Arrange on Wire Rack

   Place the coated bacon twists on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. This allows smoke to circulate and prevents the twists from sitting in rendered fat.

   Time: PT3M

6. Smoke the Bacon Twists

   Insert the rack into the smoker and smoke for 1 hour 45 minutes, or until the coating is caramelized and the bacon is crisp but not burnt.

   Time: PT1H45M

   Temperature: 225°F

7. Cool and Serve

   Remove the twists from the smoker and let them rest on a cooling plate for 5 minutes. The coating will set and become slightly crunchy.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

8g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

10g

Fiber

0g