Maple Glazed Bacon

1 1/2 lbs. lean bacon
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
Coarsely ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jellyroll pans with foil.

Place racks on pans or use a layer of well crinkled foil to form a makeshift rack. Arrange bacon slices on racks, overlapping the lean edge of each slice with the fat edge of the next. Brush with maple syrup & sprinkle evenly with black pepper.

Place pans in oven & bake for 25 minutes or until bacon is golden brown & crispy. Rotate pans between upper & lower oven racks half way through baking time.

Remove & drain on paper towels

Makes 8 servings.