1. Separate bacon and lay out flat on a large chopping board.
2. Mix brown sugar, pepper and red pepper flakes together until well incorporated and generously sprinkle over both sides of the bacon. Pat the rub down on the bacon to help it adhere.
3. Thread the bacon onto a long wooden skewer in a wave pattern, leaving about 2-3 inches of skewer on the flat end for a handle.
4. Preheat smoker to 350F and add cherry wood. Let wood burn until blue and place the bacon indirect.
5. Smoke until bacon is crispy and sugar is caramelized.
6. Serve bacon as a snack or starter on the skewer, or crumble up and use in salads, on potatoes or anything else you want!