Candied Bacon
This is the paleo bacon recipe that will have people questioning whether or not you’re actually on a diet. This candied bacon recipe is decadent, delicious, indulgent and it’s AIP and Paleo compliant!
Bruh. You want this paleo bacon recipe.
Look. I’m going to be real with you. I don’t have a lot to say about this recipe. It’s delicious. I invented it when I was craving ‘Million Dollar Bacon’ from First Watch. It turns out that this whole food version of their brand of indulgent bacon isn’t as sinful after all!
Realistically, I do have to write at least something about this paleo bacon recipe so that the SEO and copyright gods shine their light upon me. Here are some thoughts about the cooking process:
- You can make the bacon as crispy as you’d like! You can simply control this by how long you bake the bacon for the initial 15 minute bake, e.g., If you’d like crispier bacon, add 5-6 minutes. If you prefer bacon that’s a little more limp, it may not get as caramelized, but you can reduce the initial bake time by 3-5 minutes.
- If you’re on an AIP protocol, stick to the recipe as written without the optional ingredients and ensure you have a brand of compliant bacon.
- Parchment paper is a must. You’re working with sugar, and this will stick to your pan or foil extremely well.
- BE WARY, of sugar dripping when you transfer the bacon to a plate. Cooked sugar is never fun to get on your skin.
Ingredients in Candied Bacon
Bacon – duh! I prefer to get a thicker cut of bacon. Those are the instances where I may use a little more sugar simply because the bacon is bigger. Use your best judgement to not overinundate your bacon with sugar.
Coconut Sugar – …be that as it may, adding extra coconut sugar to this recipe is dangerous. I only say this because it just gets more delicious.
Chives – I think these are essential. Remember, the wispy, skinny herbs are chives. The thick green onions with roots are green/spring onions. Both are delicious, but chives are more delicate.
Crushed Red Pepper – Not an AIP ingredient, but a delicious addition. Aleppo pepper is even better!
Cracked Black Pepper – Not an AIP ingredient, but a delicious addition.
Candied Bacon
Ingredients
- 8 strips Bacon thick cut is best, but any will do!
- 6-8 tsp Coconut Sugar
- 3 tbsp chopped Chives
- Optional:
- 2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375ºF/190ºC
- Lay bacon out flat in a sheet pan prepared with parchment paper. Place into oven and baked for 15 minutes.
- Remove bacon from the oven, and sprinkle ½-1 tsp of coconut sugar on each strip of bacon.
- Return to the oven for 5 more minutes, or until sugar is melted.
- Transfer bacon to a plate and garnish with chives. Add cracked black pepper and crushed red pepper, if using, and serve!
