Are you ready to step up your grilling skills? Grilled bacon is the way to go! Grilling bacon makes it taste even better than you thought possible.
You’ll love the juicy bacon strips sizzling on the grill, soaking up that smoky flavor, and getting perfectly crispy.
This easy Grilled bacon recipe takes your regular bacon and turns it into something amazing. So, if you're looking for a tasty adventure on your grill, give grilled bacon a try!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy Perfection: Achieve that perfect balance of crispy and succulent bacon with the smoky flavor only grilling can provide.
- Easy Preparation: With just a few simple steps, you can have delicious grilled bacon ready to enjoy in no time.
- Versatile Cooking: Whether you're using a gas grill or a charcoal grill, this recipe works like a charm.
- Minimal Cleanup: Say goodbye to grease splatters on your stovetop. Grilling bacon means less mess and more flavor.
Ingredients for this crispy bacon recipe
- Strips of thick-cut bacon - Use thick-cut slices for the best results as think cut might fall through the grill.
- Neutral oil for brushing grates (use vegetable or canola oil as they have higher smoke points.
Equipment
- gas grill
- barbecue tongs
- wire rack or plate for draining
How to make grilled strips of bacon
Step-by-step instructions. Ingredient measurements can be found on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step 1 - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 325°F, using one side of the grill burners for indirect heat.
Brush the cleaned grill grates with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking.
Lay the bacon slices across the grates on the hot grill, away from the direct heat source, to prevent burning.
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Step 2 - Turn the burners to medium-low and cook the bacon until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. Remember to keep a close eye on it to prevent burning and flip the bacon as needed to ensure even cooking.
Step 3 - Once done, remove the bacon from the grill and transfer it to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb any excess grease.
Serve immediately while hot and crispy, or store it in an airtight container lined with parchment paper for later enjoyment.
Tips for the Best Grilled Bacon
- For a touch of sweetness, sprinkle brown sugar over the bacon before grilling, or drizzle it with maple syrup after cooking.
- If using a charcoal grill, add wood chips for an extra smoky flavor.
- For best results and to prevent bacon from curling up while cooking, place it in a single layer on the grill grates.
- For easy cleanup, place a drip pan beneath the bacon to catch any excess fat drippings.
- Experiment with your favorite flavors
- Brush with BBQ sauce towards the end of cooking time.
- Sprinkle with your favorite Pork BBQ rub
Substitutions and Variations
- Experiment with different types of bacon, such as uncured or center-cut, to discover your favorite flavor.
- Try grilling bacon-wrapped hot dogs for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
- For a decadent treat, make candied bacon by brushing it with a mixture of brown sugar and maple syrup before grilling.
FAQs about Grilled Bacon
It's not recommended to cook bacon directly over an open flame, as it can lead to flare ups and burned bacon. Using indirect heat ensures even cooking without the risk of charring.
Cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the bacon and the heat of the grill. On average, it takes around 5–10 minutes to grill bacon to perfection.
Yes, you can grill bacon in a cast iron skillet if you prefer. Simply preheat the skillet on the grill and cook the bacon as you would on a regular stovetop, flipping occasionally, until crispy.
More great grilling recipes
📖 Recipe
Grilled Bacon
Equipment
- gas grill
- barbecue tongs
- wire rack or plate for draining
Ingredients
- 12 bacon strips thick-cut
- 2 Tablespoons neutral oil for brushing grates
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat - 325°F using one side of the grill burners.
- Brush cleaned grill grates with a light coating of oil.
- Place the bacon strips across the grates away from the direct heat source. Turn burners to medium-low and cook until done to your desired crispiness. Watch carefully to prevent burning, flip as needed to control cooking.
- Serve immediately or save for later,
Notes
Brush with BBQ sauce towards the end of cooking time.
Sprinkle with dark brown sugar for a sweet undertone
Sprinkle with your favorite Pork BBQ rub
Nutrition
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Estelle Forrest
I will definitely be trying this out this week. Thanks so much for sharing on SSPS, I hope to see you again next week. I will be featuring your recipe.
Esme Slabbert
Love bacon, so will have to try this soones.
Thanks so much for participating and sharing at SSPS 321. See you again next week at #322 https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/
Paula
This is a really neat idea, I've never thought of grilling bacon before. I'm going to have to try this.
Thanks' bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friend's this month.