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Mike's Hot Honey Candied Bacon
TOTAL TIME20 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS8
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About this RecipeSweet, spicy, and crisp—Candied Bacon made with Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon is a bold, flavorful bite that’s hard to resist.
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Ingredients
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1 Package Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon
 
1/2 cup Brown sugar
 
1 tbsp. Red pepper flakes
 
1/2 cup Mike's Original Hot Honey
Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
3.
Remove Mike’s Hot Honey Bacon from the packaging and place it on the baking sheet in a single layer.
4.
Measure the brown sugar and red pepper flakes, then sprinkle them evenly over the bacon.
5.
Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the preheated oven.
6.
Bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through the cooking time.
7.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven when the bacon begins to crisp and the brown sugar has melted.
8.
Allow the bacon to cool briefly, then transfer it to a serving dish.
9.
Drizzle with Mike’s Original Hot Honey or serve it on the side for an extra kick.
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