Ingredients Pork Bacon Bacon Candy 5.0 (3,194) 3 Reviews Crispy, sweet, and salty, this three-ingredient snack is the ultimate cocktail party hors d'oeuvre. By Food & Wine Updated on January 29, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 20 strips Ingredients 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder 20 slices of thick-cut bacon (1 1/2 pounds) Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar with the chile powder. Arrange the bacon strips on the foil and coat the tops with the chile sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until caramelized and almost crisp. Transfer the bacon to a rack set over a sheet of foil to cool completely; serve. John Kernick Make ahead The candied bacon can be made earlier in the day; store at room temperature. Rate it Print