Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking pan with foil topped with a piece of parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup and black pepper to make the glaze and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the thick bacon in pieces that are about 2 1/2 to 3 inches long.

Step 3

Skewer each piece of bacon several times with a toothpick.

Step 4

Arrange the skewered bacon pieces on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Place in the oven and cook until bacon is just starting to brown and has rendered some fat.

Step 6

Blot with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Brush the bacon pieces generously with the glaze.

Step 7

Return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, turn bacon pieces over, blot with paper towels and brush with the remaining glaze. Return to the oven and cook until bacon is golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Cool for several minutes. Carefully remove toothpicks and replace with wooden skewers. Blot any excess grease. Serve and enjoy!