Cayenne-Candied Bacon

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. 2
   Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil, and position broiler rack on top of pan.
3. 3
   Lightly coat the rack with the vegetable oil.
4. 4
   Combine the brown sugar and cayenne in a shallow dish, and mix well.
5. 5
   Press one side of each slice of bacon firmly into the spiced sugar to coat.
6. 6
   Arrange the slices of bacon on top of the broiler rack in a single layer, sugared-side up.
7. 7
   If there is any sugar remaining in the dish, sprinkle it evenly on top of the bacon.
8. 8
   Bake until the bacon is crisp and the sugar is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Drain on paper towels and serve warm or at room temperature.
10. 10
    (Can be made several hours in advance.).