• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Place a cookie cooling rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Brush the rack with oli.
• Place bacon on the rack and brush liberally with maple syrup.
• Sprinkle chopped pecans on bacon, gently pressing into the bacon to secure.
• Bake for 20 minutes at 300°F. Raise the oven temperature to 400°F and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes.
• Gently pull the bacon off the cooling rack and serve.

Maple Balsamic Glaze (optional)

• Combine 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pot. Whisk and heat on medium heat until the mixture has reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Drizzle on bacon and serve.