Smoked Bacon Jerky
A delicious and easy recipe for homemade bacon jerky that's perfect for care givers and bacon lovers.
Equipment
- Oven or pellet grill
- Baking sheet or wire rack
- Cooling rack
- Basting brush
- Wood chips (hickory wood recommended)
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar optional
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce optional for sriracha bacon jerky
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F or set up your pellet grill to a low temperature.
- In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, black pepper, garlic powder, sea salt, and dark brown sugar (if using).
- Lay bacon strips out on a baking sheet or wire rack, and brush the marinade ingredients onto the bacon slices.
- Place a cooling rack on top of the baking sheet and place the bacon strips on top of the cooling rack.
- Place the baking sheet with the bacon strips on top in the preheated oven or on your pellet grill.
- Smoke the bacon for 3-4 hours in your home oven or 4-6 hours on your pellet grill.
- Remove the bacon from the oven or grill, and let it cool to room temperature on paper towels to soak up any remaining grease.
Notes
- For best results, use wood chips that are appropriate for smoking, hickory wood is recommended.
- To make sure that your bacon strips dry evenly, make sure to place them in the right place in your oven or pellet grill.
- To avoid any issues with excess grease, be sure to use a baking rack or cooling rack to elevate the bacon strips while they smoke.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container or ziplock bag. It should last for several weeks in the pantry or several months in the freezer.
- Feel free to customize the recipe to your own taste by adding different flavors to the marinade or using different cuts of bacon.
YOUR OWN NOTE
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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