Million Sat Bacon:

1 pound thick-cut bacon

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350°F

Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil, place wire rack on top of foil. Lay out bacon on a single layer on rack.

Mix dry ingredients, rub mixture on top of bacon. Drizzle top with maple syrup.

Bake 40 minutes until carmelizes, or until desired crispiness.