Lay out stips of bacon on a clean cutting board or other clean flat surface.
2. Step
Lightly brush each strip of bacon with maple syrup making sure to coat the entire surface of the meat. Lightly sprinkle with black pepper.
3. Step
Take a brussels sprouts and starting from the bottom, roll up each piece of bacon so that it evenly wraps the vegetable.
4. Step
Lightly brush the tops of each wrapped brussels sprout with more maple syrup and sprinkle on additional pepper. Transfer the pieces to a baking sheet making sure to place each piece of rolled-up bacon with the seam side down.
5. Step
Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is done and thoroughly cooked.
6. Step
Remove from baking tray and place on paper towels to remove excess bacon fat.
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