Bacon candy first try!

[jwbusmusher]

I purchased a pig from a local farmer and sent it to a local processor to be made into the usual parts. I was pretty happy with the ham but I found the bacon to be sub-par

(I'm not ready to try my own just yet). I decided it would be a great opportunity to try to make candy bacon like we could get in Wyoming before moving here to Colorado.

I made a simple glaze from maple syrup, cayenne brown sugar and black pepper. I flipped them every 5 minutes and re glazed until brown and crispy.

They turned out amazing! Really labor intensive but worth the time. Make sure you do more then 2 lbs (it's not enough)

 

[chilerelleno]

Nice!
Looks good from where I'm sitting, mmmm, love me some Pig Candy.
Like!

Believe me I know what you mean about labor intensive, it is very time consuming, a labor of love.
Thus I don't make it often, only holidays and by special request.

 

[gmc2003]

Nice looking candy you got there. Would honey work as a substitute for the maple syrup?

Point for sure.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

That looks absolutely fantastic!
Nice job for your first try!
And congrats on getting a ride on the carousel!!
Al

 

[chilerelleno]

Nice looking candy you got there. Would honey work as a substitute for the maple syrup?

Point for sure.

Chris

Heck yeah it'd work.
Ya know I've never tried it with honey, but now that you mention it... Mmmmm.
Next time I make it I need to try it.

 

[Smoke23]

Looks great! Congratulations on making the carousel!!

 

[Rings Я Us]

Yummy!

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Mighty Tasty, JWB!!!
Nice Job!
Like.

Bear

 

[ravenclan]

i guess i will have to give this a try. Looks great !!

 

[weedeater]

Looks great!
Congratulations on making the carousel.
Point!