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

• 1 package extra thick sliced bacon

• 4 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

• ½ tsp salt1 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!