7UP CANDIED BACON AND SPICY KETCHUP

What’s better than bacon? Candied bacon. 7UP and a dash of sugar take this all-star food to the next level. Pair it with spicy ketchup, and you’re in for something special. Goes great on burgers or all by itself. It’s the perfect treat for a football season spread, barbecue, or breakfast buffet.

INGREDIENTS

• 12 thick strips of bacon
• 6 oz. or 3/4 cup 7UP®
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. Sriracha or hot sauce
• 1 tbsp. ketchup
• 1 splash 7UP®

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ready In: 20 minutes

Serving Size: 6-10 people

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook the bacon. Set aside.
2. In a skillet over high heat, combine 7UP® and sugar.
3. Simmer over high heat until reduced (approximately 12 minutes).
4. Add cooked bacon until warm and coated (approximately 2 minutes).
5. Remove bacon, and let sit for 5 minutes.
6. Mix one part ketchup and one part Sriracha thoroughly.
7. Add a splash of 7UP®.