Step 1

Place oven rack on center rack. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Combine brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Place foil on a 13x9 baking sheet. Add bacon in a single layer.

Step 4

Cover both sides of pieces of bacon with the brown sugar mixture.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven on center rack for 20 minutes, then flip and cook for 15-20 minutes on other side.

Step 6

Remove bacon from oven and place on cooling rack to dry.

Step 7

Cover bacon with maple syrup