Crispy Brown Sugar Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 lb hickory smoked bacon, slices
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Cut bacon slices in half; combine brown sugar and pepper in a shallow dish.
2. Dredge bacon in sugar mixture, shaking off excess.
3. Twist each bacon slice, if desired.
4. Place bacon in a single layer on a lightly greased baking rack in a foil-lined baking pan.
5. Bake in a 425° oven for 20-25 minutes or until crisp.
6. Let bacon cool before serving.