Candied Bacon Twists with DIY Dip Bar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack. Combine brown sugar, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Press each slice into the mixture to coat. Hold a bacon strip and twist from both sides. Repeat with each slice. Place twisted bacon slices on the wire rack. Bake until bacon is browned and crisp. This takes 30-40 minutes, depending on how crisp you like it. Let cool to help firm, then drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with pistachios for a savory-sweet combo, or dip in melted chocolate and sprinkle with pistachios for a Dubai chocolate-inspired treat. Or, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro and lime zest.