"A dash of chili powder is the one-step enhancement that takes regular bacon to the next level. That spice cabinet staple provides just the smoky facelift to showcase the meat's salty, savory profile - especially with the help of a maple-cinnamon counterbalance."
"To apply, coat each strip of uncooked bacon (front and back) in the glaze using a rubber pastry brush. From there, simply pan-fry or bake the bacon as you normally might, draining on a paper-towel-lined plate to finish."
"Chili maple bacon would pair fabulously alongside a stack of buttermilk pancakes, a Belgian waffle, or a maple-glazed doughnut. Or, for a more savory palate, try incorporating it into red flannel hash instead of (or in addition to) the toothy cubes of corned beef."
Chili powder transforms regular bacon into an enhanced ingredient by adding smoky depth to its salty, savory profile, especially when combined with maple syrup and cinnamon. The simple preparation involves coating uncooked bacon strips with a glaze containing chili powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, and black pepper, then pan-frying or baking until crispy. This chili maple bacon works well in both sweet applications like pancakes and waffles, and savory dishes such as red flannel hash and upgraded BLTs. For a BLT variation, blackberry jam replaces traditional mayo to complement the sweet maple and smoky chili flavors.
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