[Henryk]

Originally Posted by BK001

Just stumbled on this recipe -- I have never heard of this. The blog says that it's a Southern thing?

Deep South Dish: Pig Candy a/k/a Candied Brown Sugar Bacon

and here is another for this interesting concept:

Pig Candy: Grilled Candied Bacon Recipe :: The Meatwave

Has anyone ever eaten or cooked these?

Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) has a recipe for this. Whilst I have never made it, I have tasted it twice. Have no doubt, it’s outrageously good. You won’t want it as a steady diet.