3 Ingredient Candied Bacon

3 simple ingredients are all it takes to make this candied bacon. Candy bacon is the ultimate party snack, evening treat, or gift to give to a bacon lover. Sweet and savory in every bite.

Learn how to make candied bacon in the oven for a quick and easy sugar bacon treat. We will also share how to air fry bacon as well.

This candy bacon recipe is great to use for garnishing a Bloody Mary as well. This fancy bacon is anything and everything you dream of.

Crispy bacon that is coated in a sweet sugar. You can even make spicy candied bacon by adding on some spices to ramp up the heat. The possibilities are endless.

Why You Will Love This Recipe…

• 3 ingredients
• Quick prep
• Oven baked bacon for a hands-off cooking approach
• Versatile in seasonings you can use to change flavor
• Garnish a cocktail or eat as a snack
• Addictive

Ingredients Needed

• Bacon
• Pepper
• Sugar

You can add other ingredients to add more flavor or spice to the bacon.

How to Make

Step 1: Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. You don’t have to do this, but we recommend it.

Step 2: Place your bacon in a single layer on the pan, and season with half the sugar, and some pepper.

Step 3: Flip the bacon and repeat with the remaining sugar and pepper. You can skip the bacon if you don’t want a bit of spice on it.

Step 4: Place a sheet of tinfoil over the bacon to help prevent the sugar from burning. Then bake as directed until the bacon is cooked through.

Storage

Not sure how to store candied bacon? Candy bacon is not shelf-stable, so you will have to refrigerate your bacon once it is cooked. Place in an airtight container or sealable bag.

Store in the fridge for around 1-2 weeks. Always use your best judgment in terms of the quality of the bacon. This is a great thick-cut bacon recipe.

Another bacon lover recipe is this bacon and cabbage recipe great side or dinner.

Expert Tips and Variations

• Place bacon in a single layer, do not overlap the bacon.
• Tent the bacon with aluminum foil, or it will burn the outside of the bacon.
• Season with cayenne pepper, crushed pepper, or any other spices you might want.
• Store any leftover bacon in the fridge.
• Eat the bacon hot or cold. If you want to eat it hot, warm it up in the microwave.
• We share how to make candied bacon in air fryer, in the recipe card. for an alternative to cooking.

Practical notes

What is candied bacon?

Pig candy is a thick sliced bacon that is then sprinkled with sugar, and pepper. Then you bake it to a cripsy texture. Candied bacon has a crispy or chewy texture that are sweet and savory.

How to season bacon?

You will sprinkle sugar and pepper on both sides of the bacon in an even layer. You can also add in other spices like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, and more for spice. Then bake the bacon as directed.

Can candied bacon be left out?

Unfortunately, no matter how bacon is cooked it needs to be refrigerated. You do no want to leave your bacon out on the counter for more than 2 hours at a time. Otherwise, you will find your bacon spoils.

Can dogs eat bacon?

Bacon is not the best to feed your dog. It is fatty and can be a lot of to handle on a dog’s stomach. If you do feed your dog bacon, do a smaller size so it isn’t too much.

How long does bacon last in the fridge?

Aim for 1-2 weeks of being stored in the fridge. It all depends on how well it stores. It always varies on how long it stores.

Can you freeze bacon?

Raw bacon or cooked bacon can be frozen. Just place in a proper freezer container and freeze for 3-4 months. Freeze the bacon until you are ready to eat. Then place in the fridge to thaw overnight, or allow to warm up at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour.

What temp to cook bacon in oven?

Since there is sugar on the bacon, you will cook at 325 degrees.

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Ingredients

Makes 4 slices

• 2-4 pieces of bacon
• 2 1/2 tablespoons of sugar
• Pepper to taste

Equipment

• Baking Sheet

Method

1. Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees. Then line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Then place your bacon in a single layer of bacon. Then sprinkle one side with half the sugar. Then add a little pepper.
3. Flip and add sugar to the other side along with the pepper.
4. Place foil on top of bacon to prevent the sugar to burning. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until it is baked through.
5. Once done, let cool then serve and enjoy.

Kitchen notes

Air Fryer Candied Bacon

– Air fry at 375 degrees, and flip every 5 minutes to check on the bacon. You can lightly place aluminum foil on top of the bacon to help prevent it from burning. Air fry until cooked through. Depending on thickness of bacon, the cook time will vary. You can season the candied bacon with any spices you want. Red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper both would add some heat to the bacon. We used granulated sugar but you can use maple syrup as well. You would brush it on the last 5 minutes of cooking, to prevent it from burning. Bacon needs to be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or sealable bag. You can freeze your bacon for 3-4 months, and then thaw in the fridge the night before you are ready to serve. Eat your pig candy cold or hot. The choice is yours. You can warm it up in the microwave if you would like.