Maple caramelized bacon

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place bacon strips on it side by side without overlapping.

In a bowl, mix the syrup and the mustard.

Spread half the mixture on the bacon and bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Turn bacon slices and top with remaining mix.

Cook another 5 to 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and sprinkle lightly with ground pepper.

Let rest 5 minutes.