Man Candy: Candied Bacon and Nuts

Name: Man Candy: Manisan Bacon dan Kacang
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 6 slices centre cut or middle bacon ((about 200g / 6 oz) (Note 1)); 1/4 cup brown sugar ((light or normal)); 1/2 tsp paprika ((Note 2)); 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((Note 2)); 1 lemon (, zest only); Pinch of salt; Black pepper ((3 grinds)); 1 cup pecans (, roughly chopped); 1 cup walnuts (, roughly chopped); 1/4 cup brown sugar ((light or normal)); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice ((Note 3)); 1/2 tsp paprika ((Note 2)); 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((Note 2)); 1/8 tsp pepper; Black pepper ((3 grinds))

Easy to make, and a great gift for any bacon lover. Just be careful who you give it to. Because they will be begging you to make it again and again and again!!

⏱️ 35 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (12) 👁️ 3 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

6 slices centre cut or middle bacon ((about 200g / 6 oz) (Note 1))
1/4 cup brown sugar ((light or normal))
1/2 tsp paprika ((Note 2))
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((Note 2))
1 lemon (, zest only)
Pinch of salt
Black pepper ((3 grinds))
1 cup pecans (, roughly chopped)
1 cup walnuts (, roughly chopped)
1/4 cup brown sugar ((light or normal))
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice ((Note 3))
1/2 tsp paprika ((Note 2))
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((Note 2))
1/8 tsp pepper
Black pepper ((3 grinds))

Steps

Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
Line a baking tray with baking paper (parchment paper).
Cut the bacon into 1.5cm / 0.6" pieces (remove rind if it has it).
Combine with remaining Candied Bacon ingredients in a bowl and use your fingers to coat the bacon.
Combine the Candied Nuts ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.
Spread the Candied Bacon onto a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, or until the sugar is bubbling and the bacon is starting to turn brown (i.e. almost cooked).
Remove the bacon from the tray using a slotted spatula (so you don't get too much bacon fat) and transfer it into the bowl with the nuts. Mix to combine.
Use a spatula to scrape and pour the excess oil off the parchment paper (this is what I did).
Pour the nuts back onto the baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once at half time.
Turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Leave for at least 15 minutes, then remove and allow to cool.
Break the candy into chunks. To store, place into an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator. (Note 4)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443 kkal

Protein 16.1g (22%)

Carbs 21.5g (30%)

Fat 34.5g (48%)

Macronutrients

Calories44322% DV

Protein16.1g32% DV

Carbs21.5g7% DV

Fat34.5g53% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 200

Per Serving Rp 33/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 400 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
centre cut or middle bacon	6 slices	-	-
brown sugar	0.25 cup	-	-
paprika	0.5 tsp	Rp 40.000/kg	Rp 100
cayenne pepper	0.125 tsp	-	-
lemon	1	-	-
Pinch of salt	-	-	-
Black pepper	3 g	-	-
pecans	1 cup	-	-
walnuts	1 cup	-	-
brown sugar	0.25 cup	-	-
maple syrup	2 tbsp	-	-
pumpkin pie spice	1 tsp	-	-
paprika	0.5 tsp	Rp 40.000/kg	Rp 100
cayenne pepper	0.125 tsp	-	-
pepper	0.125 tsp	-	-
Black pepper	3 g	-	-