How to Cook Crisp Smoky Bacon

Bella Breakdown There is nothing, and we mean nothing, that we love more than crisp smoky bacon. No one likes a splattered stovetop and a pan full of curled up, unevenly cooked slices. Instead, try this mess-free way of preparing your bacon for evenly cooked, crispy pieces of heaven. Start by placing a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet, and do yourself a favor, put a sheet of parchment paper underneath the rack for easy cleanup. All you need to do is place your bacon on the wire rack, making sure everything is evenly spaced. Be sure not...

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How to make Chili-Thyme Candied Bacon

Bella Breakdown Do you have any foodies in your life that you really want to knock the socks off of? This will definitely do it and it’s secretly the easiest thing you’ll ever make! Start by rounding up these ingredients: •½ c. light brown sugar •Fresh thyme sprigs •10 slices of thick-cut bacon •1 tsp. chili powder Take the thyme off the sprigs and put into a bowl and mix in the brown sugar and chili powder. Preheat your oven to 400 and arrange the bacon on a foil-lined sheet. Coat the bacon with your sweet chili-thyme mixture and...

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