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Spiced Bacon Twists

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"The Tuck U Inn at Glick Mansion in Atchison, Kansas serves this for breakfast. People just rave about the caramel, candy coating combination on the bacon!" — Wynne

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1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound sliced bacon

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack over the foil. Use a baking sheet that has sides to catch the grease.
In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, mustard powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Press each slice of bacon into the mixture until coated. Twist each strip a few times and place on the prepared baking rack.
Bake until bacon is browned and crisp enough to hold its shape, about 30 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Wow. This recipe was fantastic! And I overheard everyone at our brunch commenting on the "amazing bacon." :) The only change was to 1/2 the amount of dry mustard powder; this gave it a hint of mustard without overpowering the other flavors. We'll definitely be making this for other get-togethers in the future! ----- Update: The leftover rub from this recipe is out-of-this-world on salmon. Just rub onto salmon filets and then grill til done. It's our new favorite way to eat salmon!

—SKEDDY

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Feb 18, 2009

Ew!

—zwolfe

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Apr 06, 2008

I used thick sliced bacon, so 30 minutes didn't get it crispy, but it didn't matter, I thought these were great. Just the right amount of spice with the cayenne. I used a big baggy to mix the spices in and then threw the bacon in which made it really easy to coat it. Yum! A fun recipe. Thanks!

—Lori

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Mar 09, 2009

This was such a hit! It was the first thing gone out of well over 40 appetizers at our Twelfth Night Party. I made 3 lbs and it was gobbled up. One guy said "As if bacon weren't good enough!" He met everyone at the door with a piece of bacon and told them to try it. Definitely the hit of the party. The foil is very important and be sure that you make it rise up the sides of the baking sheet. You end up with the burned praline mess in the bottom of your pan, so this makes it so much easier. Thanks so much for such a great recipe.

—skeller311

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Apr 07, 2008

We tried this for brunch this weekend and it was a huge hit. My daughter affectionately renamed this "Candy Bacon". Best to cook it on a broiling pan so the drippings can drain off. Next time, I will wrap the almost finished product around shrimp or scallops and finish cooking on the grill!

—ElCee

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Dec 28, 2008

I have been using this recipe since 1989 when I worked for a caterer, it's always a hit. (I do omit the cinnamon). It is a must try if you're looking for something new to bring to a party. We called it "Candied Bacon" at the Moose's Belly. Enjoy!

—mb65

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Jun 22, 2008

This was outstanding! I made a mistake and put 1/2 tsp. cayenne instead of 1/4 tsp.. I was so worried that it would be too spicy but it wasn't. I did not twist mine. Simply because I overlooked that part of the directions. We loved them.

—Nandabear

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Jun 08, 2008

Quite tasty. Didn't have mustard in spice form, so I used dijon mustard instead. It made sort of a paste which I crumbled over the bacon and pressed it into the bacon. This worked very well.

—Justin

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Nutrition

Calories
219 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
28 g
9%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
8.7 g
13%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
7.6 g
15%

Sodium
438 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spiced Bacon Twists

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 219
Calories from Fat: 78

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g 13 %
** Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
** Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 438mg 18 %
** Potassium 144mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 28g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 7.6g 15 %
** Sugars 26.7g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 24 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.