Espresso Candied Bacon

Crispy, smoky bacon is coated with a sweet espresso-maple glaze and finished over a campfire for an irresistible combination of flavors. This decadent treat is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a show-stopping appetizer at outdoor parties.

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Yield:

4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup packed dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 pound thick-sliced Applewood-smoked bacon, divided

1 cup pure maple syrup, divided

Directions

Prepare a campfire for direct cooking over medium coals (350°F). Place grill grate on rocks or logs over coals.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, espresso powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and cayenne pepper; set aside.
Arrange half of the bacon slices flat in the bottom of a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Place skillet on grill grate and cook for 7 to 8 minute or until fat is rendered, but not crisp.
Remove skillet from campfire. Generously sprinkle bacon with one-fourth of the sugar mixture to evenly coat the top sides. Drizzle with ¼ cup maple syrup. Return skillet to campfire; cook bacon for 10 minutes.
Remove skillet from campfire. Turn bacon slices over; sprinkle with an additional one-fourth of the sugar mixture and drizzle with an additional ¼ cup maple syrup; sprinkle with ½ teaspoon paprika. Return skillet to the campfire and cook for 10 minutes more. Cool bacon in skillet for 1 minute. Use tongs to transfer bacon to a serving platter. Repeat cooking and glazing remaining bacon using remaining sugar mixture, maple syrup and smoked paprika.

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