Sunny Anderson's Twisted Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 pound Bacon (thick‑cut, sliced into strips)
• 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon Hot Hungarian Paprika (smoked, hot)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (leaves chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard (dry mustard powder)
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic (garlic powder)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tablespoon Dry Maple Syrup (powdered maple syrup, acts like dry maple sugar)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F and allow it to preheat fully.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Prepare Bacon

   Separate the bacon strips, pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

   Time: PT5M

3. Mix Dry Coating

   In a mixing bowl combine dark brown sugar, hot Hungarian paprika, chopped thyme, ground mustard, granulated garlic, black pepper, and dry maple syrup. Stir until evenly blended.

   Time: PT5M

4. Coat the Bacon

   Lay the bacon strips on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the dry coating over the bacon and toss with tongs until each strip is lightly coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Arrange for Baking

   Spread the coated bacon in a single layer, leaving a little space between strips so they can twist and crisp.

   Time: PT2M

6. Bake

   Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, turning the strips halfway through (about 22 minutes) to ensure even crisping.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Cool and Set

   Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool for 10 minutes; the sticks will become rigid as they cool.

   Time: PT10M

8. Serve or Store

   Enjoy immediately as a snack, or store in an airtight container as described in the storage section.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

0 g