Spicy Candied Bacon

Ingredients:

• 450 g bacon strips
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 tsp ground ancho pepper
• 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Pat the bacon dry with paper towels. Mix brown sugar, ancho powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together and pour onto a large plate. Dredge the bacon in the mixture, coating it evenly on all sides, then place it on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture.
3. Bake until the bacon is golden brown and glazed, turning once, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.