Billion Dollar Bacon

SERVING SIZE: 4-5 DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

1. 1 package of thick cut bacon (1lb)

2. 2 tbs chili powder

3. 1 tsp ground ginger

4. 1 tsp kosher salt

5. 1 tsp black pepper

6. 2 tsp paprika

7. 1 tbs brown sugar

8. ¼-½ tsp of cayenne pepper 

9. 1 tbs black strap molasses (optional)

PREP:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F

2. Set the bacon aside, then mix the remaining ingredients into a bowl.

3. Lightly dust each side of the bacon with the spice rub and lay on top of a raised baking sheet (We use a cooling rack on top of a baking tray so the grease can drip down as the bacon cooks).

COOK:

1. If opting to use the molasses, drizzle all over the bacon just before putting it into the oven. This will add an additional sweet and smokey component to the bacon’s enhanced flavor profile.

2. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bacon is cooked through and slightly brown on top. 

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