Grilled Maple-Chipotle Bacon

If you’ve never grilled bacon before, you’ll be amazed by the flavor! Not only does it save cleaning up a mess on the stove, the charred flavor is out of this world! Add to that the sweet-heat kick of maple and chipotle and you’ve got yourself quite the breakfast treat. You may just want to double the recipe! Using a leaner, thick-cut bacon will reduce chances of flare-ups.

Step: 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step: 2

Combine maple syrup and chipotle powder in a small bowl.

Step: 3

Place a disposable aluminum pan on the upper rack of your grill or over one burner on indirect heat.

Step: 4

Place bacon strips directly on the hot grate and reduce heat to low. Grill bacon, turning frequently, until evenly browned and crisped to your liking, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer cooked bacon to the prepared pan to keep warm.

Step: 5

Return all cooked strips to grill and brush with maple-chipotle glaze on both sides and cook for 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

Per Serving: 169 calories; protein 9.2g; carbohydrates 9.2g; fat 10.4g; cholesterol 27.3mg; sodium 574.8mg.

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