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Hot Honey Bacon

Bake thick-cut bacon, then add hot honey near the end for a shiny sweet-heat coating. Watch closely once the honey goes on because its sugars brown quickly.

By Honey & Heat Kitchen · Last updated

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Rest
3 min
Total
33 min
Serves
4
Heat
Medium

Salty · Crisp · Sticky brunch bite

Crisp thick-cut bacon strips with glossy chili honey glaze on a pale ceramic platter
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Ingredients

Servings: 4

Quantities for 4 servings

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Prep timer

05:00

Ready

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The method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an oven-safe rack on top.

  2. 02

    Arrange bacon in a single layer and sprinkle with pepper. Bake for 15–20 minutes, following the package cooking guidance and checking regularly as thickness varies.

    Step timer

    15:00

    Ready

  3. 03

    Carefully brush with hot honey and bake for 3–5 minutes more, until the bacon is fully cooked and browned. Watch constantly near the end so the honey does not scorch.

    Step timer

    03:00

    Ready

  4. 04

    Transfer carefully to a clean plate and let stand for 3 minutes before serving; hot sugar can burn. Refrigerate cooked leftovers promptly and use within 3–4 days.

    Rest timer

    03:00

    Ready

Times are estimates. Check doneness and any required internal temperature before serving.

A little sweet. A little heat. All yours.

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