Pig Candy Recipe for the BBQ
This delicious Pig Candy recipe combines sweet and savory for a delicious, maple-bacon treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick cut peppered bacon
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Arrange the bacon strips on a broiler pan.
- Combine brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a bowl and set aside.
- Warm up the grill to around 300-350 degrees.
- Place the broiler pan with the bacon on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes, then flip the bacon.
- Lavishly coat the bacon with the brown sugar mixture and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Coat the bacon with the maple syrup on both sides and cook for another 5-10 minutes, depending on how crispy you like it.
- Remove from grill, let cool, then serve.