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March 1, 2012

Party snacks: maple and chili bacon

Bacon! What can I say – from real life experience, it is enough to make a man propose marriage.

I got the idea from some, perhaps, unorthodox snacks recently served at museum and gallery parties.

Unexpected? Yes. But these bacon strips make the perfect savory, crunchy snack. The kick of spice takes it that little bit over the top.

Of course, you could also prepare your morning bacon, bacon sandwich bacon, or salad bacon in this way.

You’ll need:

  • smoked bacon
  • maple syrup
  • red chili flakes

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with foil (you may have to do the bacon in patches, so lay out and prep another sheet/piece of foil with the bacon that doesn’t fit on the first one).

2. Lay out the bacon, side by side. Use a pastry brush to brush on an even layer of maple syrup on each piece, then sprinkle with red chili flakes.

3. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until bacon is cooked through and starting to crisp up. Use tongs to remove the bacon from the pan and let cool and crisp on a drying rack.

Serve, and watch it disappear.

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  1. Anne says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Looks delicious! sounds like a very good combination of tastes!

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks, Anne!

      Reply
  2. yummychunklet says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Yes! You made bacon better! How delicious.

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      March 1, 2012 at 3:12 pm

      haha That is definitely a big compliment ๐Ÿ™‚ thanks!

      Reply
  3. ceciliag says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    terrible! I want some.. I can’t wait to have my own bacon! then i will do this! c

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      March 1, 2012 at 5:50 pm

      I can’t wait for you to have your own bacon either!

      Reply
  4. dhphotosite says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Yes I would eat that…a lot!!!

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      March 1, 2012 at 5:50 pm

      Yep! Me too :).

      Reply
  5. Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Can I vote for bacon as the ingredient of the month? This looks fantastic.

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      March 1, 2012 at 11:53 pm

      It may alienate the veggies :).

      Reply
  6. Purely.. Kay says

    March 2, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Okay I know I am truly in love with this post. I LOVE bacon! This is definitely delicious and I will be making it ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      March 2, 2012 at 9:10 am

      Great! Enjoy it:)

      Reply
  7. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    March 2, 2012 at 10:19 am

    interessting flavoures u have going on there. surely have to give it a try.

    Reply
  8. Sergei says

    March 5, 2012 at 3:40 am

    Can we please have some more details on that marriage proposal?

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      March 5, 2012 at 9:20 am

      haha not likely!

      Reply

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