"Candied Bacon is a super easy treat to make this holiday season for friends and family. Maybe even for Santa! Spicy black pepper pairs perfectly with salty, savory bacon and sweet, golden brown sugar."
2. Line a baking pan with foil. Place a wire rack, such as a cookie cooling rack or broiler tray, on top of the lined pan. Brush it with the canola oil to lightly grease the pan.
3. Lay the bacon on top of the greased wire rack. Then, using a pastry brush, glaze the tops of the bacon with the maple syrup. Sprinkle the bacon with the black pepper, then the brown sugar, gently pressing the sugar into the bacon.