Bacon Candy

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 -2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Put bacon side by side on foil.
  2. Evenly spread out the brown sugar over the bacon untill you can barley see the bacon. More sugar may be needed.
  3. Next sprinkle the red pepper flakes out evenly over the bacon and sugar.
  4. Place each strip of bacon on the smoker and cook at 225 - 250 for 1.5 to 2 hours or untill all sugar is melted and turned clear and bacon is to desired doneness. Do NOT place foil with the bacon on the smoker. Bacon greese will ruin this if its not able to cook off. When done, CAREFULLY remove Pig Candy and let cool for a few minutes than enjoy.
  5. I have also added chopped pecans instead of the red pepper flakes -- still very tastey!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

231 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 11.1g 14% DV
Carbs 26.2g 10% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 25.5g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 363mg 16% DV
Potassium 182.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 31.9mg 35% DV
Calcium 26mg 2% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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