Step 1

Position the oven rack on the center rack. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Place the foil onto a 13x9 inch baking sheet.

Step 4

Add the bacon in a single layer.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, then flip the bacon and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the bacon from the oven and let cool before serving.

Step 8

Slather the bacon in maple syrup.