"Lou Decruss" > wrote

>>I've never tried it, so I can't say. It's not 'done' here IN RSA. Probably
>>because I've yet to see a bottle of *real* maple syrup here. All I've seen
>>is the 'fake' stuff, which is a waste of time, IMHO.
>
> I don't do syrup on bacon either, but I was at a brunch a few years
> ago and was served something that was quite good. The hostess used
> very thick bacon and marinated it overnight in syrup and lots of brown
> sugar. Then gave each piece a few twists and baked it. The sugar and
> syrup clung to it because the twists formed little pockets. It was
> interesting and good. Someday I'll try it myself.
>
> Lou
>

I do something similar on my smoker. No syrup, though. Just bacon and
brown sugar, "marinated" overnight and then smoked low-and-slow 'til the
bacon is done. It's called pig candy, and yes, it's a type of candy, not
for everyday consumption.

BOB