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Smoked Bacon Slices

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Posted: 03/10/23

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Smoked bacon collage. Top image of bacon slices on a grill rack, bottom image of cooked bacon on a white plate
Smoked bacon collage. Top image of bacon slices on a smoker rack, bottom image of cooked bacon on a white plate.
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If you want the best bacon ever make it on your Smoker! These easy Smoked Bacon slices are bursting with your favorite smokey flavor from using your pellet grill. It’s a quick, easy way to make bacon that doesn’t make a mess. Use a thick cut of bacon for the best result. Make this for breakfast or make it to top your favorite Smoked Burgers!

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Traeger Bacon on smoker

You might not find an easier way to cook bacon, ever! It’s so simple to let your electric smoker do all the work with this easy Smoked Bacon.

You’ll love the ease and smokey taste! I mean, did I mention it’s done in 30 minutes? Any smoker recipe this quick is a winner!

Leave your oven off and instead opt for that smokey taste and flavor from your smoker. You’re going to love just how delicious it is! We love pairing it with Campfire Cinnamon Rolls, Blueberry French Toast or Apple Monkey Bread! It’s also great when making a BLT Sandwich!

Why You’ll Love Easy Smoked Bacon!

  • One ingredient! Thick cut bacon slices is all you need!
  • Ready in about 30 minutes.
  • Crispy, smokey bacon that’s cooked to perfection.
Smoked Bacon on electric smoker

Ingredients for Smoked Bacon

  • Bacon – We have found that a thick cut of bacon is the best type of bacon to smoke.

Yes, this is literally all you need for this recipe! One simple ingredient! (Just make certain that you choose thick cut bacon for this recipe!)

How to Make Smoked Bacon

  1. Preheat Smoker – Start by preheating your smoker to 300 degrees. Spray with a non-stick spray so that the bacon doesn’t stick once applied.
  2. Smoked Bacon – Place the bacon directly on the grate and cook for 30 minutes. Make certain that you keep on eye on it near the end as you don’t want to miss the mark and overcook it! Crispy bacon is good but burnt bacon is not.

You will want to watch this bacon closely because the cook time is going to vary greatly depending on how thick your bacon slices are.

How long does it take to cook bacon on a smoker?

While the heat can vary, it takes about 30 minutes. You’ll still want to keep a close eye on it though as the temperature can get hotter as the smoker continues to warm up.

It’s especially important at the end of the smoking to watch it closely so you can pull it off when it’s cooked to your preference. Everyone likes their bacon a little bit different! I’m a nice and crispy kind of girl.

The cook time is going to vary on how thick your bacon slices are cut too. We like a nice thick cut of bacon because it holds up better on the smoker grates and cooks evenly.

Remember as your bacon cool it will firm up a bit so pull it off right before you think it’s done.

What temperature do you cook bacon on a pellet grill?

You’re going to want to cook your Traeger bacon at 300 degrees on the smoker. This will ensure that it’s crispy and smoked to perfection every single time.

What kind of bacon is best to smoke on an electric smoker?

Using thick cut bacon is best so it doesn’t cook too quickly. Also, the thickness of the bacon really does a great job of holding onto that smokey taste and flavor.

What Pellets Should I use to Smoke Bacon?

We would recommend a hickory pellets to give your bacon a wonderful flavor because it’s stronger and you are only smoking the bacon for 30 minutes.

How can I prevent the bacon from sticking to the smoker grates?

We typically never have an issue with this, but if you do just oil the grates with olive oil before smoking the bacon slices.

Serving Suggestions

We love serving crispy smoked bacon along side our light, fluffy pancakes hot off the Blackstone, our Smoked Cinnamon Rolls or Grilled Blueberry French Toast (you can bake this too or cook it on the smoker).

plate of smoked bacon

Recipes to use Smoked Bacon in!

  • Cheesy Potatoes with Bacon
  • Cheesy Bacon Burger
  • Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Burger
  • Top it on our amazing Smoked Burgers

More Breakfast Recipes off your smoker!

  • Smoked Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Smoked Breakfast Casserole
  • Smoked Breakfast Fatty

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5 from 9 votes

Smoked Bacon Slices

Bursting with flavor from being prepared on your Traeger pellet grill!
Prep:5 mins
Cook:30 mins
Total:35 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced bacon thick cut
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Equipment

  • Hickory Pellets

Instructions

  • Preheat your electric smoker to 300 degrees Fahrenheit according to your manufacturer's directions. Spray non stick spray on the grates.
  • Place bacon directly on the grates. Let cook on pellet grill for 30 minutes or until bacon is done to your preference.
  • Please watch bacon carefully towards the end of the cooking time as it goes from done to overdone quickly. Remember as the bacon cools (for about 1-2 minutes) it will firm up so don't over cook it!
  • Remove from smoker and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain off grease. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • The length of time that it will take to smoke your bacon will vary depending on the thickness of you bacon slices and how you like your bacon done so watch it closely!
  • We typically never have an issue with bacon sticking to the grates, but if you do just oil the grates with olive oil before smoking the bacon slices.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 473kcal (24%), Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 14g (28%), Fat: 45g (69%), Saturated Fat: 15g (94%), Cholesterol: 75mg (25%), Sodium: 751mg (33%), Potassium: 225mg (6%), Vitamin A: 40IU (1%), Calcium: 6mg (1%), Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

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Hi! We are Jason & Julie! We focus on easy, simple recipes that everyone can tackle on their smoker and grills that the entire family will enjoy!

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  1. Tami says

    Posted on 3/6/23 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    Can I smoke the bacon on a grate with a pan underneath to catch the bacon drippings?

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      Posted on 3/8/23 at 9:57 am

      If you are looking for crispy bacon we would recommend putting it directly on the grates with the nonstick spray!

      Reply
  2. Claire Sparrow says

    Posted on 10/7/22 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    The only way I cook bacon now. Thick cut really works best

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      Posted on 10/7/22 at 3:04 pm

      So glad you liked this recipe! It is so delicious! Thank you for rating this recipe and commenting.

      Reply
  3. Michael says

    Posted on 1/15/22 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    I smoked my bacon with cherry wood. Then sliced English muffins with American cheese, bacon and tomato. Then put in the oven till bubbly. Delicious

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 1/17/22 at 8:42 am

      That sounds AMAZING!!!

      Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 3/7/22 at 9:08 am

      That sounds amazing Michael! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Marty M says

    Posted on 11/10/21 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    I have always wondered how to make bacon better……..o my Lord!!!! Bacon on the smoker is soooo stupid good!!!!! I do 225 for about an hour, but it is amazing!!!!!! I didn’t know you could change the flavor, but you can. I tell all my new smoker friends to do this.

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:42 am

      We agree!!So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Holly says

    Posted on 8/12/20 at 7:45 pm

    Thanks for the reply. I’ll try smoking it for sure. Love your recipes.

    Reply
  6. holly says

    Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:01 am

    Hi I’m wondering when you say bacon slices do you mean side pork as the real bacon is already smoked so what would you gain by smoking it again?

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 8/12/20 at 3:40 pm

      Nope we use bacon slices. It adds so much more smoke flavor to the bacon and cooks it to perfection!

      Reply
  7. Malinda Linnebur says

    Posted on 9/17/19 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    This was a wonderful breakfast treat! Hubby really loved it! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 9/18/19 at 3:55 am

      Glad you loved it!

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    Posted on 8/16/19 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! I just have to try making bacon this way! And I think I have some smoky apple pellets to really do it right. Thanks for all the tips and can’t wait for breakfast tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 8/20/19 at 2:40 am

      Awesome! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  9. Nellie Tracy says

    Posted on 8/16/19 at 2:34 am

    5 stars
    Great way to enjoy bacon! Love it!

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 8/20/19 at 2:40 am

      Thanks Nellie! Glad you loved it!

      Reply
  10. Danielle Green says

    Posted on 7/26/19 at 1:40 pm

    5 stars
    Love thick cut bacon, and I can’t wait to try it smoked!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 7/29/19 at 2:06 am

      So amazing!

      Reply

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