Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jul 24, 2025

Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon is the BEST bacon recipe for breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and everything in between! Baked in the oven! BEST BACON EVER! - 2

Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon is the crispiest, sweetest, spiciest bacon recipe ever! And I’ve decided, it’s not just for breakfast; I like to add it to sandwiches, salads, and everything in between.

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Easy Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon

Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon is my absolute favorite way to make delicious and unique bacon. Brown sugar and whiskey infuse the meat, which is then baked in the oven until nice and crispy. It’s done in just minutes and tastes incredible! A little sweet, a little spicy, a LOT scrumptious!

And because this whiskey bacon is oven-baked, there’s no turning required, and no heavy smoky bacon smell permeates the house all day. Win!

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▢ 12 strips of Wright Brand Bacon
▢ 1 cup whiskey or bourbon
▢ 1¼ cup dark brown sugar divided
▢ ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Mix together whiskey with 1 cup brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium/high heat. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. 1 cup whiskey or bourbon, 1¼ cup dark brown sugar, ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Place each strip of bacon directly on a baking sheet, allowing a bit of space between strips. Brush the bacon with the whiskey reduction and then sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup brown sugar. 12 strips of Wright Brand Bacon
Place bacon in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, checking after 12 minutes. Ovens vary, so you want to make sure it doesn’t burn. Mine took the full 20 minutes.
Take bacon out of the oven and allow to sit on a paper towel to cool/drain.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Oven Baked Candied Whisky Bacon Step by Step

Prepare whiskey mixture and preheat oven : Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix 1 cup of whiskey with 1 cup of brown sugar and ½ tsp cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium/high heat. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Place bacon: Place 12 strips of bacon directly on a baking sheet, allowing a bit of space between strips. Brush the bacon with the whiskey reduction and then sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup brown sugar.

Cook bacon : Place bacon in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, checking after 12 minutes. Ovens vary, so you want to make sure it doesn’t burn. Mine took the full 20 minutes.

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Take bacon out of the oven and allow to sit on a paper towel to cool/drain. Serve and enjoy!

How to Store

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat by microwaving for a few seconds or popping back into the oven for a couple of minutes.

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Serving Suggestions

Candied Whiskey Bacon is the perfect addition to any breakfast food. I like to serve it alongside eggs Benedict or scrambled eggs . But it’s also great on these Instant Pot hamburgers or sprinkled over a broccoli and cheese casserole .

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Oven Baked Candied Whiskey Bacon

Ingredients

12 strips of Wright Brand Bacon
1 cup whiskey or bourbon
1¼ cup dark brown sugar divided
½ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Mix together whiskey with 1 cup brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium/high heat. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. 1 cup whiskey or bourbon, 1¼ cup dark brown sugar, ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Place each strip of bacon directly on a baking sheet, allowing a bit of space between strips. Brush the bacon with the whiskey reduction and then sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup brown sugar. 12 strips of Wright Brand Bacon
Place bacon in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, checking after 12 minutes. Ovens vary, so you want to make sure it doesn’t burn. Mine took the full 20 minutes.
Take bacon out of the oven and allow to sit on a paper towel to cool/drain.
Serve and enjoy!

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By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

Essential Grocery List

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What to Buy at the Grocery Store

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