Bacon Swizzle Stick 1 lb of bacon 1 cup dark brown sugar Freshly cracked pepper Baking sheet Parchment paper Baking rack Add the bacon to a large bowl and separate. Add the brown sugar, freshly cracked pepper and mix well ensuring to coat every side and piece of bacon. Preheat the oven to 350°. To a lined baking sheet, add a baking rack on top of the parchment paper. (Very important step for clean up). Twirl one end of the bacon until the entire piece is twirled. Lay across the sheet pan length wise. Repeat until entire package is on pan. They can be nested closely together, as they will shrink. Add to preheated, middle rack in the oven and check every 10 minutes, until about the 25-30 mark. The melted sugar may smoke, keep a window open, if possible, or halfway through change out parchment paper to avoid brining the fallen sugar. Let fully cool to set, about 15 minutes. Eat as is or add to a Bloody Mary as a delicious garnish! Store in the fridge.