Maple-Lacquered Bacon

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
2. 2
   Pour the maple syrup into a shallow bowl and give each bacon slice (both sides) a generous dip in the syrup.
3. 3
   Lay the bacon on the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle it with black pepper.
4. 4
   Bake for 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Flip the bacon over and bake until it is crisp at the edges and caramelized on the bottom, another 10 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
7. 7
   Nudge the bacon slices to unmoor them from the baking sheet, and let cool for a minute to firm up.
8. 8
   Transfer to a long platter to serve.