Name: Maple Glazed Wagyu Beef Bacon Lollipops
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Beef Bacon; 3 Bay Leaves; 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns; 0.5 cup Maple Syrup; 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar; 0.5 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; Optional: Red Pepper Flakes

Ready in: 6h 50 mins

Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients: 7

A delectable dish featuring Fullblood Wagyu beef bacon chunks glazed with a sweet and savory maple syrup mixture, cooked to perfection for a delightful appetizer.

Ingredients

1	package Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Beef Bacon
3	Bay Leaves
1	teaspoon Black Peppercorns
¹⁄₂	cup Maple Syrup
¹⁄₂	cup Light Brown Sugar
¹⁄₂	teaspoon Dijon Mustard
•	Optional: Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1.	Prepare the following tools: Wooden Skewers, Parchment Paper, Aluminum Foil, Baking Trays with Racks, Pastry Brush
2.	First Step: Begin by thawing the Fullblood Wagyu beef bacon in the refrigerator 24 hours before starting the recipe.
3.	Preparing the Fullblood Wagyu Beef Bacon: Start by preheating the oven to 225°F. Wrap the Fullblood Wagyu beef bacon along with bay leaves and black peppercorns in parchment paper and then aluminum foil, ensuring a tight seal. Place the packet on a rack in a baking pan and bake at 225°F for 6 hours. Allow the bacon to cool, then transfer it to a dish. Place the bacon chunks on a rack to drip the fat off. Optionally, strain out the peppercorns and bay leaves from the rendered bacon fat and reserve for future use.
4.	Preparing the Glaze: While the bacon drains, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, and optionally red pepper flakes in a bowl to create the maple syrup glaze.
5.	Preparing the Lollipops: Heat the oven to 425°F. Skewer each bacon chunk with a wooden skewer. Place them on a rack in a baking pan lined with foil. Dab the bacon dry with a paper towel and brush each lollipop with the maple syrup glaze using a pastry brush. Bake for 5 minutes, then repeat the glazing process until a nice crust forms, taking care not to burn the glaze.
6.	Final Steps: Once the bacon lollipops have a caramelized glaze, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm as an exquisite appetizer or allow them to cool before serving. Enjoy this delicious dish!