Maple and Coffee Glazed Bacon

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet maple syrup and strong coffee flavor, which makes a wonderful glaze for thick-cut bacon that has been grilled to perfection. This makes a delicious mix of sweet, smoky, and salty flavors that will make you want more.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound thick-cut bacon
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper optional

Instructions:

Get the grill ready by setting it to medium-high heat 375400F/190204C

Put ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using in a small bowl

Mix them all together

Place bacon slices on the hot grill grates, leaving some space between them so they don't stick

Use a basting brush to cover one side of the bacon slices with a lot of the maple and coffee glaze

Put the lid back on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the glaze turns caramelized and the bacon starts to crisp up

Make sure to keep a close eye on it to avoid burning

Brush the glaze on the other side of the bacon slices, then keep grilling for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the bacon is fully cooked and caramelized

After taking the bacon off the grill, let it rest for a few minutes before you serve it

When you serve it hot, the maple, coffee, and crispy bacon flavors go so well together