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Twin Peaks Billionaire Bacon Recipe

Sticky, shiny, sweet-spicy thick-cut bacon baked slowly until caramelized just like the famous Twin Peaks version.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 lb Thick-cut bacon About 12 slices
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Light or dark
  • 1/2 –1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Adjust for heat
  • pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Adds smoky sharpness
  • as needed Foil or parchment For easy cleanup

Equipment

  • 1 Baking tray Lined with foil or parchment
  • 1 Wire rack Helps bacon crisp evenly
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For sugar + spices
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 350°F

Method
 

Step 1:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Higher temps burn the sugar too fast, so 350°F melts everything slow and even.
Step 2:
  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. Use your fingers so it blends evenly.
Step 3:
  1. Line your baking tray with foil or parchment. Set a wire rack on top so the bacon crisps and the glaze forms right.
Step 4:
  1. Lay all slices of thick-cut bacon in a single layer on the rack. No overlapping or touching too much.
Step 5:
  1. Press the sugar-spice mix onto both sides of every bacon slice. A bit falling off is normal.
Step 6:
  1. Bake for 30–45 minutes. Start checking at 25 minutes because sugar can burn fast. Thirty minutes gives chewy bacon, forty-five gives crisp caramel edges.
Step 7:
  1. Let the bacon cool for a few minutes so the glaze tightens and turns glossy. You can rest them briefly on a paper towel if needed.
Step 8:
  1. Enjoy warm. Sweet first, smoky second, spicy at the end—classic Twin Peaks style.

Notes

  • No wire rack? Bake on parchment only. Bacon will be softer but still delicious.
  • Cooling is important because that’s when the shine forms.
  • Add maple syrup or smoked paprika for flavor twists.
  • Stores 4 days in the fridge; reheat in oven 7 minutes for crisp edges again.