Line a cookie sheet (one with a lip around the edges) with aluminum foil. This is to catch the bacon grease as it cooks. A completely flat cookie sheet will not work unless you enjoy cleaning bacon grease off the bottom of your oven.

Place the bacon on a cookie drying rack, and place the drying rack on top of the lined cookie sheet.

Sprinkle cayenne pepper and paprika on the bacon, to taste. If you want spicy bacon, use a lot. If not, use just a little.

Rub brown sugar on the bacon.

Flip the bacon and again add cayenne pepper, paprika, and brown sugar.

Place the bacon in the oven and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes (until the majority of the fat has melted away and the bacon is browned). Flip the bacon halfway through to make sure both sides cook evenly.

Remove the bacon and let cool for 10 minutes. Then place on wax paper to let it fully cool.

The bacon can be eaten hot or cold and is delicious either way. It must be refrigerated and will last for up to a week.

Before you serve it, drizzle a little maple syrup on top.