pecan bacon and pancakes

This recipe for the Pecan Praline Bacon serves 6.  I had leftover chopped pecans so I added them to the pancake batter.I love using the fresh New Mexico pecan crop!

Heat oven to 425 degrees.  On rack set in a large baking pan, arrange 1 lb. of thick cut bacon (about 12 slices) in one layer and cook in middle of oven for 10 minutes, or until it just begins to turn golden.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together 3 Tbs. granulated sugar and 1.5 Tbs. red chile powder.  Remove bacon from oven and sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture, then with 1/4 c. of finely chopped pecans.  Return pan to oven and cook until bacon is crisp and browned, about 5 more minutes.  Transfer bacon, praline-sides up, to paper towels to drain.