Traeger Bacon Recipe
You already know if it can go on my Traeger, I’m at least going to try it once. Smoked bacon on the Traeger is next level. It’s crispy on the edges, slightly chewy in the center, and has that subtle wood-fired flavor you just can’t get from the stovetop. After years of cooking on a pellet grill, I’ve learned how to control the heat so the fat renders slowly without burning. It’s simple, it’s reliable, and once you taste that smoky bacon, it’s hard to go back.
Servings 10 slices
Calories 120kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked bacon
Optional Candied Bacon (Maple Brown Sugar)
- ¼ cup maple syrup The amount you will need will vary based on the size of your bacon and if you prepare an entire batch of candied bacon.
- ¼ cup brown sugar or sweetener The amount you will need will vary based on the size of your bacon and if you prepare an entire batch of candied bacon.
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 225 degrees.
- If preparing candied bacon, brush the maple syrup over the bacon and sprinkle the brown sugar or sweetener throughout.
- Place the bacon on the grates of the smoker. Smoke for 2 hours or until the bacon has reached your desired level of crispiness.
- Remove the bacon and cool before serving.
Video
Notes
- I typically do half a batch of candied bacon and the remaining half as standard smoked bacon.
- Feel free to omit the maple syrup and just go with brown sugar or sweetener. I like the combination of both! You can also sprinkle it with pepper!
- Apple, hickory, cherry, and maple wood/pellets will work well.
- You can also cook it 325 degrees for a faster cook time. This resulted in a less smoky flavor for me.
- Air fryer bacon can be cooked at 380 degrees for 8-10 minutes, flip halfway through.
- Macros assume monkfruit sweetener for candied bacon. Feel free to use the macro calculator of your choice and branded ingredients you use in the recipe for your macros.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 120kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g