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Several strips of crispy pork belly covered in black pepper and spices rest on a metal cooling rack.

Peppered Bacon

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Thick-cut bacon coated in freshly ground black pepper and baked until golden, crispy, and deeply flavorful. Serve it alongside eggs, on a sandwich, or crumbled into salads and bowls. Bonus flavor points if you use a mix of black and pink peppercorns ground coarsely.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast, Garnish, Meat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ slab bacon
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Cooling rack
  • Pepper grinder
  • Aluminum foil
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Arrange the bacon slices on a cooling rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Generously coat the top side of the bacon with freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven, flip each slice, and coat the second side with more black pepper.
  6. Return to the oven and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and most fat has rendered.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 1mgVitamin A: 0.2IUCalcium: 0.03mg

Notes

Storage: refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for a few minutes to re-crisp.

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