Okay, here’s my blog post about making Millionaire’s Bacon, written in the style you requested:
Alright, folks, let’s talk about bacon. Not just any bacon, mind you. We’re talking about Millionaire’s Bacon. I saw this thing floating around the internet and, well, I had to try it. I mean, bacon that’s supposed to taste like a million bucks? Sign me up!
So, I grabbed my ingredients. Here’s what you’re gonna need, more or less:
- Thick-cut bacon (the good stuff, don’t skimp)
- Brown sugar (light or dark, your call)
- Red pepper flakes (for a little kick)
- Black pepper (freshly ground is best, but whatever)
- Optional: A pinch of cayenne pepper if you’re feeling extra spicy.
First thing I did was preheat my oven. I set it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While that was warming up, I lined a baking sheet with some foil. Trust me, this makes cleanup way easier. Then I covered the foil with parchment paper. Some folks say you only need parchment, but I like the foil, it seems to protect it more.
Next, I laid out my bacon strips on the baking sheet. Make sure they’re not overlapping too much, give ’em some space to breathe.
Now for the fun part. I mixed together the brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl. I didn’t really measure anything, just eyeballed it. If you like it sweeter, add more sugar. If you like it spicier, go heavier on the pepper flakes. It’s your bacon, live your truth!
Then, I sprinkled that sugary, spicy goodness all over the bacon. I used my hands to really press it in, making sure each strip was good and coated.
I popped the baking sheet into the oven and let it bake. Now, this is where things get a little tricky. The cooking time can vary depending on your oven and how thick your bacon is. I started checking it around 20 minutes, but it took closer to 35-40 minutes for mine to get where I wanted it.
Keeping an Eye on It
You want the bacon to be crispy, but not burnt. The sugar will caramelize and get all dark and delicious, but it can go from perfect to ruined pretty quick. So, keep an eye on it! I used tongs to flip the bacon over.
Once it looked perfect (deep brown, crispy edges, caramelized sugar), I pulled it out of the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. This helps it get extra crispy. If you leave it on the baking sheet, it might get a little soggy.
And that’s it! Millionaire’s Bacon. Was it worth it? Absolutely. It’s sweet, spicy, smoky, and all-around amazing. It’s definitely a step up from your regular breakfast bacon. Give it a try, you won’t regret it!
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