Pig Candy

Ingredients

1 lb thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

Method: Indirect cooking

Set the EGG for indirect cooking at 300°F/149°C.
Mix brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne.
Coat bacon with the sugar mixture.
Place on a rack and cook for 30-40 minutes.
Brush with maple syrup in the last 5 minutes.

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