Recipe: Candied Campfire Bacon — The Holiday Treat You Didn’t Know You Needed

This recipe is pure fun — smoky, sweet, sticky bacon caramelized right over a campfire or on a grill. Perfect for Thanksgiving mornings or a post-hike treat.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thick-cut bacon

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Dash of cayenne (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix sugar, pepper, and cayenne.

2. Lay bacon slices on foil or a grill mat.

3. Sprinkle sugar mixture generously over each slice.

4. Grill or cook over a campfire, flipping occasionally, until deeply caramelized.

5. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.

Why We Love It

It’s messy, fun, and SO delicious — the kind of memory the kids will talk about long after the holiday is over.