Orc Bacon

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the middle of the oven.

Step 2

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Step 3

Coat a large wire rack with nonstick cooking spray and set it in the foil-lined pan.

Step 4

Arrange the bacon slices on the rack, laying them tight against each other so the entire pound fits.

Step 5

Roast until they render some of their fat and shrink a bit, about 12 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, pepper, garlic powder, and orange juice.

Step 7

Lightly brush the slices with about half of this brown sugar mixture and continue roasting until the brown sugar adheres to the bacon and the bacon appears glossy, about 7 minutes.

Step 8

Using tongs, turn over the slices

Step 9

Lightly brush the slices with the remaining brown sugar mixture and continue roasting until the brown sugar mixture adheres to the bacon and the bacon appears glossy, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Step 10

Transfer the slices to a serving plate and serve warm.