Casa M Candied Bacon
★ Issue CMSC·19–012 · Published 22 Apr 2019
baconBBQ/Smokedcandied

Casa M Candied Bacon.

Slow-roast thick bacon until Whole Hog and Chain Reaction crystallize into a sweet-smoky crust you'll eat straight off the pan

PREP 10 min
COOK 35 min
TOTAL 45m min
SERVES 4-6 people
HEAT medium
BLEND RATING 4.9 95 reviews · Whole Hog®
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Slow-roast thick bacon until Whole Hog and Chain Reaction crystallize into a sweet-smoky crust you'll eat straight off the pan

Ingredients

FOR THE BACON:

  • 12 oz package of triple thick cut bacon

FOR THE RUB:

  • 2 Tablespoons Casa M Spice Co Whole Hog
  • 1 Tablespoons Casa M Spice Co Uncontrolled Chain Reaction

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 275℉

    10 min

    Low and slow is the name of the game here — 275℉ lets those spices caramelize into a crust without burning the bacon. Get your oven steady before you lay down the meat.

  2. 02

    Combine spices

    1 min

    Mix your Whole Hog and Uncontrolled Chain Reaction in a small bowl so the flavors are evenly distributed. This blend is your coating, so you want it consistent.

  3. 03

    Cut bacon into pieces

    5 min

    Cut each strip into 4 pieces — shorter pieces cook faster and more evenly, plus they're easier to handle and serve.

  4. 04

    Arrange bacon on pan

    3 min

    Lay the pieces flat on parchment-lined sheet in a single layer. Parchment saves cleanup and prevents sticking so you keep those spices intact.

  5. 05

    Season and roast

    35 min

    Sprinkle the spice blend on both sides and pat it down lightly so it sticks to the bacon. You're looking for the seasonings to crystallize and caramelize into a sweet-smoky crust — timing depends on how thick your bacon is, so start checking around 30 minutes.

  6. 06

    Cool and serve

    5 min

    Pull it out and let it cool just enough to handle — the bacon will crisp up a bit more as it cools. Serve it while it's still got that warmth and the spices are vibrant.

From Mike's Notebook

01

Line your pan with foil before laying bacon — the rendered fat pools underneath and keeps the bottom from burning.

02

Don't skip the second spice layer halfway through — Chain Reaction's heat mellows as it roasts, so the final coat ensures the crust stays sharp.

03

Pull it off when the edges look almost charred; carryover heat finishes the candy coating while bacon cools on the rack.

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