Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place a cooling rack into a rimmed baking sheet.

Place the bacon onto the cooling rack and bake for about 15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy but not overly browned.

In a small bowl mix together the maple syrup, maple sugar, and black pepper. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes so the maple sugar is fully dissolved.

If there is any grease on top of the bacon blot it off with a paper towel.

Carefully spoon the glaze onto the bacon and spread it thinly over the bacon.

Add the bacon back to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the glaze is thick and the bacon is crispy.

Let the bacon cool and enjoy.