Better Billionaire Bacon
Drop it like its hot honey!
What is Billionaire Bacon?
Snoop Dogg popularised a recipe for Billionaire Bacon in his cookbook “From Crook to Cook”. It’s bacon strips coated in brown sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper powder and baked.
What is Better about this Better Billionaire Bacon?
This recipe is the chef’s take on Billionaire Bacon, and it got an upgrade! Chilli, black pepper and garlic infused hot honey coat perfect crispy bacon and sumac adds a zesty kick. Sweet, spicy, and tangy all in one bite!
We collectively owe a lot to Snoop Dogg. He gave us bangers like Drop It Like It’s Hot and Gin and Juice, which changed the 90s hip hop landscape. What we didn’t expect was to owe Snoop Dogg for changing our cooking landscape. Snoop Dogg is the master of surprise.
Better Billionaire Bacon was inspired by Snoop Dogg’s recipe in Crook to Cook (which is a great name for a cookbook). Snoop Dogg uses brown sugar and chilli flakes hitting those sweet and spicy notes. We use hot honey and sumac. Better Billionaire Bacon hits all the flavour notes – it’s sweet, spicy, salty and the sumac adds a zesty sourness. That’s why its Better.
Because billionaires never compromise on their bacon, why should you?!
Gather the Ingredients
Make the Hot Honey with Sumac
Mix together honey, cayenne pepper powder, black pepper powder and sumac.
Brush over the bacon strips and lay the bacon strips on a baking tray
Bakin’ Bacon
Cook the bacon strips in the oven at 180℃ / 360 ℉ for 5 minutes.
Take out and brush the bacon with the remaining hot honey.
Return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Use any type of bacon you like – streaky or thick cut, just adjust the cooking times accordingly
- You can use a less spicy alternative to cayenne pepper like paprika powder
- Leave the bacon to cool slightly after cooking, it will crisp up perfectly
Better Billionaire Bacon
Equipment
- Oven & baking tray
Ingredients
- 8 strips of streaky bacon or thick cut bacon
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ / 360 ℉
- In a mixing bowl mix ¼ cup honey, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon sumac, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder.
- Lay the streaky bacon on a baking rack with a baking tray underneath to catch the oil
- Using a pastry brush, brush half of the hot honey mix on both sides of the bacon strips
- Put in the oven for 5 minutes
- Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining hot honey mix on both sides.
- Turn over the bacon and put it back in the oven for 5 more minutes
- Take out of the oven when it looks cooked and crispy
- Leave outside to cool slightly and crisp up. Serve and enjoy!
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FAQ
How can I get an even texture on the bacon?
Use a wire rack over a baking sheet so fat drips away, helping the bacon crisp evenly without getting too greasy. If you don’t have a wire rack, bake directly on a lined sheet, but expect a softer finish.
How spicy is this recipe, and can I adjust it?
With chili powder and black pepper, this recipe is mildly spicy. If you’d like more kick, add a larger dash of cayenne. For a milder taste, reduce the chili powder.
How do I store better billionaire bacon, and can it be reheated?
Store leftover bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake on a foil-lined sheet at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to maintain its crispy texture.
What dishes pair well with better billionaire bacon?
Better Billionaire bacon is fantastic on sandwiches, salads, or burgers and as a garnish for brunch cocktails like Bloody Marys. It’s also delicious on pancakes, adding a savoury-sweet twist.
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