Coffee-Glazed Bacon With Eggs

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs 
• 3 tablespoons hot-brewed coffee instant
• 4 servings kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup maple syrup 
• 4 servings pepper freshly ground
• 8 slices bacon thick-cut
• 4 servings buttered toast for serving
• 4 teaspoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven
• wire rack

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
2. Combine the maple syrup, instant coffee, and pepper to taste in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the coffee dissolves.
3. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bacon until coated.
4. Arrange the bacon on the rack; drizzle with some of the remaining coffee syrup.
5. Bake 20 minutes, then flip and drizzle with the remaining syrup; continue baking until the bacon is dark brown and glazed, about 15 more minutes.
6. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crack 4 eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until opaque around the edges, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook 4 to 6 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining butter and eggs.
7. Serve the fried eggs with the bacon and toast.
8. Photograph by Kang Kim