Maple & Brown Sugar Bacon

Go hog wild, it’s savory bacon slathered in sweets and dripping with caramelized sugars. Forget Halloween candy—Feed your sweet tooth craving with Maple & Brown Sugar Bacon. This dangerously delicious treat is salty and sweet, with a hearty crunch in every bite.

MAPLE & BROWN SUGAR BACON

DIFFICULTY: 1/5
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 30 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Apple, Hickory
SERVES: 4-5

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. Bacon, cold
½ cup Pure Maple Syrup, warmed
½ cup Brown Sugar (light or dark), or more as needed

METHOD

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer (not touching) on the parchment paper.
• Using a pastry brush, brush each strip of bacon on both sides with the warmed maple syrup, then sprinkle brown sugar evenly on both sides.
• Alternatively, put the brown sugar in a bowl, add all the maple-coated slices of bacon, and toss gently to coat. Let any excess sugar fall back into the bowl.
• When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 300 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Arrange the baking sheet with the bacon on the grill grate.
• Cook for 30 minutes, or until the bacon browns and appears to be crisping. Remember that bacon will crisp more as it cools.
• Allow the bacon to cool slightly (the sugar will be hot!) before transferring to a platter. Serve and enjoy!