Crispy Maple Whiskey Candied Bacon (Brown Sugar Glaze)

Name: Crispy Maple Whiskey Candied Bacon (Brown Sugar Glaze)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Ingredients: 2 pounds thick-cut Bacon strips (full sodium is best); 1/2 cup Maple flavoured whiskey (see notes below) (or Bourbon); 2 Tablespoons pure Maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1½ cups brown sugar (packed); 3 Tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

The ultimate sweet and savoury snack! Learn the secret cornstarch trick to making perfectly crispy, thick-cut Maple Whiskey Candied Bacon in the oven.

Updated at: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:55:55 GMT