Easy Honey Jalapeno Bacon Recipe

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This honey jalapeno bacon recipe is a great way to add some sweet heat to so many things, like all the things to be honest. The jalapeno peppers add a medium heat to crispy bacon while the honey balances the spicy and salty taste.

This is a sweet and spicy bacon that will be incredibly difficult to stop eating.

A jalapeno honey bacon recipe makes for a side dish that is an easy and amazing way to upgrade your obligatory weekend bagel or biscuit or added to a turkey avocado sandwich!!

Why did I choose jalapeno peppers for this honey jalapeno bacon recipe?

Jalapeno peppers are widely available, inexpensive and a milder hot pepper. I wanted this honey jalapeno bacon side dish to be a medium heat that won't leave your mouth on fire after every bite, but instead is balanced with the sweet and saltiness of the sweet and spicy bacon.

Ingredients for honey jalapeno bacon recipe:

• Jalapeno Peppers - fresh peppers a must, canned or pickled will not come out the same
• Bacon - I used center cut
• Honey - Used at the end to finish, honey has a low heat point and if cooked with the bacon will burn and not taste good (I tried)
• Brown Sugar - helps to caramelize the bacon as it cooks
• Garlic - Added to enhance all of the flavors going on in this perfect snack

Instructions

Here is an overview of how to make this honey jalapeno bacon recipe. Get the full recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Wash the jalapeno peppers under water and then thinly slice the jalapeno peppers and garlic clove.

Add the jalapeno peppers, garlic and brown sugar to a medium bowl and mix well.

Cover the bowl with saran wrap or foil and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.

Heat a frying pan to medium heat.

Add 3-4 pieces of bacon, the jalapeno peppers and garlic mix to a frying pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side.

Remove from heat and place on a wire rack or paper towels to get rid of excess grease.

Enjoy immediately with breakfast biscuits, fried chicken or just as some extra bacon to have on hand!

Substitutions

• Turkey bacon works well if you don't eat pork or want a leaner meat option
• For a spicier version use serrano or habanero hot peppers
• Honey - Maple syrup is also a delicious option if you don't have any honey on hand

Equipment

• Large frying pan
• Wire rack (optional)

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days and up to 2-3 months in the freezer but if I'm being honest, it's never lasted more than 2 days in my house.

Tips for honey jalapeño bacon

• Let your pan heat to temperature instead of adding your ingredients to a cold pan, it will help cook both sides more uniformly.
• Use food preparation gloves when handling hot peppers

Food Safety

• Wash hands before handling food
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended, especially bacon!

This honey jalapeno bacon recipe is a great addition to just about any meal, it's a fun and easy recipe that tastes insanely good! I challenge anybody to make a package of bacon to last more than 3 days.