Maple Peameal Bacon Roast

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2 lb)  peameal bacon (roast)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F/180°C.

2. 2

   Cut six 1-inch slits across roast.

3. 3

   Place a cooling rack on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Place bacon on rack.

4. 4

   Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, rosemary, salt and pepper. Brush with basting mixture.

5. 5

   Bake in centre of oven for 25 – 30 minutes and baste with remaining mixture.

6. 6

   Bake for 50 - 60 minutes, or until a thermometer registers 130F/55°C.

7. 7

   Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.