Sweet and Peppery Bacon

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil; place a baking rack on top. Spray the grill with cooking spray. Place 12 slices of bacon on a wire rack. Sprinkle with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons pepper and dark brown sugar. Bake until the bacon starts to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place the bacon on a plate covered with a paper towel. Pour the fat from the baking sheet into a bowl. Repeat with another 12 slices of bacon, pepper, and brown sugar. When the bacon is cool, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Reheat in portions in the microwave.