Salty bacon with sweet heat. That is the perfect way to describe this bacon recipe! It’s a great addition to your appetizers for the big game party or the perfect snack straight out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 12 pieces
- Prep Level: Beginner +
What You’ll Love
- Big Flavor, Simple Ingredients – With just a few ingredients you get delicious flavor with little effort.
- Texture – The caramelized honey and brown sugar on crispy bacon creates an irresistible texture.
- Crowd-Pleaser – This bacon is always a hit at parties, BBQs and brunches.
Four simple ingredients
- Hickory smoked bacon or turkey bacon
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Jalapeno peppers
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pre heat oven. Dice the fresh Jalapeno pepper, discarding the seeds.
- Spread the brown sugar in a shallow dish and coat both sides of the bacon with the sugar, pressing down to get the sugar to stick.
- Grease the wire rack with cooking spray and place it on a foil lined baking pan.
- Lay the strips of sugar coated bacon on the wire rack one slice of bacon at a time, leaving space in between each slice. Bake for 15 minutes. Using oven mitts, carefully remove from oven.
- Turn over the bacon. Drizzle with a little honey and diced fresh peppers.
- Return to the oven and continue to bake. Depending on the thickness of the bacon and if you like crispy bacon you will want to cook it a little longer. Carefully remove from oven and let cool a few minutes before serving.
See the recipe card below for complete measurements and baking times.
Tips & Tricks
- Use a thicker bacon – Thinner sliced bacon may break when turning it over.
- Try and use local honey from your region – It’s so healthy for your immune system and very tasty.
- Protect your hands – Use food preparation gloves when handling any type of hot peppers.
- Bake in batches – You may have to bake the bacon in batches depending on the size of your baking pan, wire rack, and how big the slices of bacon are.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this sweet and hot bacon with:
- As a standalone snack or appetizer – Ideal for parties or game day.
- On a Charcuterie board – Pair with cheeses, dried fruits, and crackers.
- Chopped as a topping – Use on salads, like this BLT salad from Allrecipes. Add to Brussels sprouts or roasted vegetables for a bold twist.
- Breakfast dishes – Add to breakfast sandwiches, omelets, or frittatas. Serve along Pancakes or waffles. Crumble over avocado toast.
- In sandwiches & burgers – Add a little heat to chicken sandwiches or steakburgers.
- Wrap around other foods – Wrap around stuffed dates or shrimp before baking or grilling.
Think about this, melted cheddar cheese, sweet and spicy bacon on bread, grilled to perfection! So amazing, trust me.
Storage and Reheating
Storing: Cool completely. Refrigerate for 4-5 days in an airtight container or wrap in foil. To freeze: Place cooled strips between layers of parchment paper or wax papaer in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Place on a baking sheet lined with foil or on a rack. Bake on 375° until heated and crispy. About 5-7 minutes.
Yield: Approximately 12 pieces
How To Make Delicious Honey Jalapeno Bacon
Salty bacon with sweet heat. That is the perfect way to describe this bacon recipe!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound hickory smoked bacon
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large jalapeno pepper – diced
Instructions
- Dice the Jalapeno pepper, removing the seeds.
- Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spread the brown sugar in a shallow dish.
- Coat both sides of the bacon with the sugar, pressing down to get the sugar to stick.
- Grease the wire rack with cooking spray and place it on a foil lined baking pan.
- Lay the strips of sugar coated bacon on the wire rack one slice of bacon at a time, leaving space in between each slice.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Using oven mitts, carefully remove baking pan from oven.
- Using tongs, turn over the bacon. Drizzle with a little honey and diced fresh peppers.
- Return to the oven and bake another 15 minutes. *Depending on the thickness of the bacon and if you like crispy bacon you will want to cook it a little longer. Check EVERY 5 minutes, you don’t want it to burn.
- Using oven mitts, carefully remove from oven and let cool a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Helpful Tools:
- Wire rack
- Baking sheet with edges
- Aluminum foil
- Shallow medium bowl
- Cooking tongs
- Oven mitt
Pro Tips:
- Use a thicker bacon. Thinner slice bacon may break when turning it.
- Turkey bacon works well for this recipe.
- Try and use local honey from your region. It's so healthy for your immune system and very tasty.
- Use food preparation gloves when handling any hot peppers.
- You may have to bake the bacon in batches depending on the size of your baking pan, wire rack, and how big the slices of bacon are.
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