Scrumptious bacon from A Real Southern Cook: In Her Savannah Kitchen (page 55) by Dora Charles

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  • lacreshia_2ffko3 on May 23, 2026

    I was fully expecting the cayenne to make this overly spicy, but it was actually such a perfect balance. Just enough heat to cut through the sweetness without overpowering the bacon itself. I also followed Dora’s tip to coat both sides, and that made SUCH a difference—every piece was evenly caramelized, flavorful, and perfectly crisp. Sweet, smoky, salty, with a subtle kick… this recipe is dangerously good. Definitely one of those “I’ll just have one piece” recipes that turns into five ??.

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