Step 1

Line your half sheet pan with parchment paper, and lay a wire rack over top.

Step 2

Spray the wire rack with non-stick spray.

Step 3

Lay out your 8 bacon slices.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cracked black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes together.

Step 5

Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly over the bacon.

Step 6

Place the baking sheet in a COLD oven, and turn on to 400˚.

Step 7

Set a timer for 20 minutes, then go check to see how done the bacon is.

Step 8

Continue cooking for up to 10 more minutes, being careful not to burn the brown sugar.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the bacon to cool for 5 minutes.