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
