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Savory Bourbon Maple Glazed Bacon Strips

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These savory bourbon maple glazed bacon strips combine rich bourbon warmth with sweet maple syrup and crispy bacon for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing snack perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 12 thick-cut bacon strips
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the wire rack without overlapping.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, bourbon, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, black pepper, smoked paprika (if using), and water.
  4. Simmer the glaze gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Bake the bacon strips uncovered in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to start crisping.
  6. Remove the tray carefully and brush each bacon strip generously with the bourbon maple glaze. Flip and glaze the other side as well.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Optional: Broil the bacon for 1-2 minutes for extra crispness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Transfer the bacon to a wire rack or parchment paper to cool slightly, allowing the glaze to harden and create a crackle.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for best results to avoid burning. Line the baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Brush glaze thinly and evenly to prevent burning. Watch oven closely during glaze bake and adjust rack position or temperature if glaze bubbles too aggressively. Let bacon cool on a rack to harden glaze and achieve perfect crackle. For non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple cider or extra maple syrup.

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