Ingredients

16 slices (about 1 pound) bacon

1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper

1/3 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper; place a wire rack on top of each sheet. Arrange bacon in a single layer on the 2 racks. Evenly sprinkle with pepper and sugar.

Bake until bacon is crisp and browned, rotating sheets halfway through, 30 to 35 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.