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Brown Sugar Bacon with Cracked Black Pepper

By Gary White
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Published December 7, 2017. Last modified August 1, 2025 By Gary White

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Brown Sugar Bacon with Cracked Black Pepper | The Foodie Eats

This brown sugar bacon is a delicious savory/sweet combo with added sweetness and spice.

Brown Sugar Bacon with Cracked Black Pepper | The Foodie Eats

Earlier this week, my wife asked for Cobb salads for dinner. Then, out of nowhere, I felt the need to do something different with the bacon. This brown sugar bacon recipe with cracked black pepper recipe was the result. But do we really ever need a reason for another bacon recipe? I think not.

📖 Recipe

Brown Sugar Bacon with Cracked Black Pepper

With a hint of sweetness and spice, this bacon is an irresistible savory-sweet treat.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Gary White

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb. thick cut bacon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar loosely packed
  • ¼ tsp. course cracked black pepper about 20 turns of pepper mill

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cover large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil (for easier cleanup). Place rack on baking sheet and arrange bacon in single layer. Gently rub brown sugar evenly over bacon, then top with pepper.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until desired crispness is reached. Then cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Holly

    January 27, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    5 stars
    Sinfully delicious!!

    Reply
  2. Becky

    January 30, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful!

    Reply
  3. Matt

    March 12, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    Holy crap that is bacon!

    Reply
  4. Kathryn

    March 13, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
  5. Matthew

    March 13, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    UMMMMM Yes 500%

    Reply
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