Roasted Bacon with Ginger
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to recipe when I want something special but don't have much time. Roasted bacon with ginger comes together in just 40 minutes and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The ginger gives you natural anti inflammatory benefits while adding this wonderful warm, spicy kick that plays perfectly against the sweet maple syrup and salty soy sauce. It's become a favorite at my house because it's so simple to make yet feels fancy enough to serve to guests. Plus bacon is always budget friendly, so you get restaurant quality results without breaking the bank.
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Ingredients
- 12bacon strips(about 3/4 pound)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh ginger(minced)
- 237 mlmaple syrup
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonssesame seeds(divided)
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2green onions(thinly sliced)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Lining the sheet prevents sticking and makes cleanup much faster.
- 2
Arrange bacon strips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping, allowing air circulation for even cooking.
Tip: Overlapping bacon will steam rather than crisp, so spread them out for best results.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced ginger, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until fully combined.
Tip: Make sure the ginger is finely minced so it distributes evenly throughout the glaze.
- 4
Brush the ginger glaze generously over the top side of each bacon strip using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon.
Tip: Reserve a small amount of glaze if you want to apply a second coat halfway through cooking.
- 5
Roast the bacon in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking at the 15-minute mark. The bacon should be crispy and the edges caramelized.
Tip: Oven temperatures vary, so start checking earlier if your oven runs hot.
- 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the sesame seeds and fresh sliced green onions over the roasted bacon while still warm.
Tip: Adding garnishes while the bacon is hot helps them adhere and intensifies their flavors.
- 7
Transfer the roasted bacon to a serving platter lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil before serving.
Tip: Paper towels will help keep the bacon crispy and remove some of the grease.
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