Candied bacon hits the proverbial sweet spot

After discovering piloncillo – those dark artisanal cones of unprocessed sugar – my mind exploded with the culinary possibilities of its smoky, earthy, caramely, and multidimensional flavor. Adding sugar to bacon may just sound wrong, but trust me, you have to try this.Candied bacon is great on its own, but try serving it with pancakes, over dulce de leche ice cream, on a fresh green salad, or as a tasty garnish for roasted duck breast.

Now, I don't recommend anyone eat this on an even remotely regular basis. Your heart is working hard enough as it is. But it’s a real conversation starter to serve to people at parties or special dinner guests. And for those of you thinking this can't possibly be good, just remember how yummy it is at breakfast when the maple syrup gets on your bacon.