BACON FOR A CROWD

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Whether you're hosting a group brunch or building BLT's for an army, these two sweet-and-salty toppings will add a little more oomph to your bacon.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds thick-cut bacon
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
4 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°F.
  • If making Chile-Brown Sugar Rub: Whisk brown sugar, chile powder, paprika, and 1 tsp. kosher salt in a small bowl.
  • If making Maple-Mustard Glaze: Whisk maple syrup, mustard, cayenne, and remaining ½ tsp. kosher salt in another small bowl.
  • Divide bacon between two wire racks set inside large foil-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake, rotating baking sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through, until brown and crisp, 35-50 minutes (depending on the thickness of the bacon). Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Follow directions above, but generously sprinkle bacon with rub or brush with glaze about 5 minutes before it is done cooking. Rub should be melted and bubbling and glaze should look thick and caramelized.

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