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Candied Jalapeño Bacon Twists

Name: Candied Jalapeño Bacon Twists
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10-12 twists
Cuisine: American / BBQ
Ingredients: 1 lb thick-cut bacon (about 10–12 slices); 3 tbsp Meat Mitch Candied Jalapeño Rub; 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra candy coating); 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional glaze); 1 tbsp finely chopped candied jalapeños (optional, for topping)

Thick-cut bacon twisted and baked crisp with Meat Mitch Candied Jalapeño Rub, glazed with maple syrup or honey.

Time, Servings and Calories are estimated.

Prep 10 min

Cook 35 min

Total 45 min

Serves 10-12 twists

Calories 120

Ingredients

1 lb thick-cut bacon (about 10–12 slices)
3 tbsp Meat Mitch Candied Jalapeño Rub
2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra candy coating)
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional glaze)
1 tbsp finely chopped candied jalapeños (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top for even crisping.
Twist the bacon: take each strip and twist tightly from one end to the other, then place on the rack.
Season: sprinkle Candied Jalapeño Rub generously on all sides of each twist. (Optional: mix brown sugar into the rub before sprinkling for extra caramelization.)
Bake 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and crisp. Keep an eye toward the end -- sugar can burn fast.
Glaze (optional): brush with warm maple syrup or honey during the last 5 minutes for a glossy candy coating.
Cool and top: let rest 5 minutes to firm up. For a punchy finish, sprinkle finely chopped candied jalapeños over the top.

Would you wrestle bacon into shape for this one?