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Billionaire's Bacon

Source of Recipe

From "Saveur: The New Classics" by Weldon Owen


Recipe Introduction

"Caramelized brown sugar adds an irresistible layer of sweetness to crispy bacon. According to our sources the late chef and food consultant Gene Hovis gave this recipe to Mortimer's in New York City; it was subsequently adopted by that restaurant's successor, Swifty's, and served at cocktail parties both on premises and off. Be sure to line your sheet pans with parchment paper—the bacon-infused caramel can be a chore to clean up."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 pound medium-cut sliced bacon
â—¦ 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar


Recipe

Heat oven to 425° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Separate bacon slices and blot dry with paper towels. Put sugar in a wide dish. Coat both sides of bacon in sugar, firmly pressing sugar into each slice. Lay bacon out on pans as slices are coated (some sugar will fall off).

Bake bacon, turning once, until browned and lacquered, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a lightly oiled baking sheet to cool before serving.

Serves 8 to 10