Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

By: Becky - The Cookie RookiePosted: 1/8/16Updated: 11/15/23

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Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon is the crispiest, sweetest, spiciest bacon recipe ever! And it’s not just for breakfast; add to sandwiches, salads and everything in between.

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Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon

Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon is my absolute favorite way to make delicious and unique bacon. Brown sugar and whiskey infuse the meat which is then baked in the oven until nice and crispy. It’s done in just minutes and tastes incredible! A little sweet, a little spicy, a LOT scrumptious!

Because this whiskey bacon is oven baked, there’s no turning required, and no heavy smoky bacon smell permeating the house all day. Win!

What to Serve with Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon

Candied Whiskey Bacon is the perfect addition to any breakfast food. Eggs, pancakes, omelets, cinnamon rolls…the possibilities are endless. But many delicious appetizers or entree recipes are elevated with a little (or a lot) of this tempting treat. Try a few yourself:

Bacon Grilled Cheese Dippers
Bacon Cheeseburger Kebobs
BLT Pizza
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
Bacon and Eggs French Toast

What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Candied Whiskey Bacon?

This recipe calls for only four ingredients, yet packs such a powerful flavor punch, you’d never know it was so easy to make. Here’s all you need:

First, start with good quality bacon. I love a thick cut, but thick or thinner strips will work just great.
Next, grab a cup or your favorite Bourbon or whiskey.
Mix the bourbon with dark brown sugar. The darker the brown sugar, the richer the flavor.
Finally, kick up the spice by adding some cayenne pepper.

Check out the recipe card below for all the details on how to make Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon. Enjoy!

Can Candied Whiskey Bacon Be Left Out?

Don’t leave leftovers out at room temperature. Even fully cooked, bacon is still perishable. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Then reheat by microwaving for a few seconds or popping back into the oven for a couple of minutes.

More Ways to Prepare Bacon:

I’m pretty picky about how I eat my bacon, so when I find a recipe I like I stick with it! With that in mind, try a few of my favorite ways to make the very best bacon.

Perfect Stovetop Bacon Crumbles
Sweet and Spicy Oven Cooked Bacon
Bacon Wrapped Crackers

Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon

4.43 from 21 votes

Author: Becky - The Cookie Rookie

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 20 minutes minutes

Total: 30 minutes minutes

Serves6

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Ingredients

▢ 12 strips of Wright Brand Bacon
▢ 1 cup whiskey or bourbon
▢ 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar divided
▢ 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F
Mix together your whiskey with 1 cup brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium/high heat. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place each strip of bacon directly on a baking sheet, allowing a bit of space between strips. Brush the bacon with the whiskey reduction and then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar.
Place bacon in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, checking after 12 minutes. Ovens vary, so you want to make sure they don't burn. Mine took the full 20 minutes.
Take bacon out of the oven and allow to sit on a paper towel to cool/drain.
Serve and enjoy!

Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 573kcal (29%) Carbohydrates: 46g (15%) Protein: 9g (18%) Fat: 28g (43%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Cholesterol: 47mg (16%) Sodium: 489mg (21%) Potassium: 203mg (6%) Sugar: 44g (49%) Vitamin A: 95IU (2%) Calcium: 42mg (4%) Iron: 0.6mg (3%)