MAPLE GLAZED BACON

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) sliced bacon
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Separate bacon slices and place in a heavy plastic bag.
3. Combine syrup and pepper. Pour over bacon. Gently squeeze and turn bag to coat bacon with mixture.
4. Line a large jelly-roll pan with foil. Place a rack in pan. Arrange bacon on rack, overlapping if necessary.
5. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Do not overbake.