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Twin Peaks Billionaire Bacon Recipe

Twin Peaks Billionaire Bacon Recipe

Bring the flavor of Twin Peaks home with this easy twin peaks billionaire bacon recipe. Thick-cut bacon coated in brown sugar, black pepper, and a hint of spice—just like the restaurant’s famous version. Sweet, smoky, and a little fiery, this copycat recipe gives you that perfect crispy, candied bacon without leaving your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon about 12 slices
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon if you want it hotter
  • Pinch cayenne pepper about 1/8 teaspoon, optional — “a little bit” per the script
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Aluminum foil or parchment and a wire rack for easy cleanup and even cooking

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or up to 1 tsp), 1/2 tsp black pepper, and the pinch of cayenne. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment. Put a wire rack on the sheet. Lay bacon strips in a single layer across the rack (no overlap).
  4. Evenly spread the brown-sugar mixture over the top of each bacon strip. Press lightly so the sugar mixture adheres.
  5. Put the sheet in the 350°F oven. Bake 30–45 minutes, watching toward the end. About 30 minutes yields a chewier result; 40–45 minutes gives crispier, caramelized bacon. Check at 25–30 minutes and again every 5–10 minutes after that to avoid burning.
  6. Remove from oven and let bacon rest on the rack for a few minutes so the sugar firms up. Transfer to paper towels briefly if you want to drain excess fat.
  7. Serve warm as an appetizer or place on burgers — per the script, it’s great both ways.