Maple Glazed Bacon

Ingredients

• 12 ounces smoked bacon
• 3 tablespoons real maple syrup, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place the bacon in a single layer over the foil and set aside.
2. Whisk together 2 tablespoons syrup and cayenne pepper. Using a pastry brush, brush it over the bacon. Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes or until crisp (be sure to watch it at the end�the syrup on the bacon will burn in a really short period of time!) Remove the pan from the oven and then use tongs to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. If desired, brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of syrup. This bacon is just as good at room temperature as it is hot.