Breakfast

by Josh Kaplan

Zero Mess Maple & Black Pepper Bacon (aka the best bacon ever)

Ingredients:1 package extra thick sliced bacon 4 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped Preparation: 1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with If You Care Parchment Paper. 2. Simply lay out uncooked bacon on the parchment paper and set aside. 3. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, black pepper, cayenne and salt, then brush over bacon, flipping to brush both sides. 4. Place bacon in a cold oven on the lowest rack and turn temperature to 400 degrees F. 5. Bake for 18-25 minutes (depending on thickness and how crispy you like your bacon), flipping halfway through. 6. When finished, remove the pan from the oven and add parsley. Allow to cool for a few minutes and crisp up, then enjoy! BUY NOW