Corkscrew Bacon

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Line up strips of bacon on a sheet of waxed paper or parchment.
3. 3
   Sprinkle half the sugar over top of bacon.
4. 4
   Dust bacon with pepper to taste.
5. 5
   With your fingers, rub in sugar and pepper.
6. 6
   Turn bacon strips over and sprinkle the other side with remaining sugar and pepper to taste, rubbing it in.
7. 7
   Have a broiler pan with a slotted top or a rack set over a baking pan ready.
8. 8
   Transfer the bacon strips to it, twisting each piece into a corkscrew as you place it.
9. 9
   Place strips close together but do not touch.
10. 10
    Bake until bacon is golden brown and crisp, turning with tongs about half way through, about 15 to 20 minutes.