Enjoy an old favorite in a new way! Have you ever tried Grilled Bacon? Now, you have to!
Bacon is a main staple, found in most refrigerators at any given time. If you’re not a vegan or a vegetarian chances are you’ve eaten bacon once or twice. I consider myself to be a bacon connoisseur. I love the stuff. It’s pretty much one of the most perfect foods ever created. When I was in college, bacon was my main source of protein. It was easy to make, reasonably priced and it goes with everything. It’s crispy and crunchy, salty and chewy all at the same time. It can be sweetened up with a hint of maple, or turned smoky with a hint of applewood. It’s the perfect addition to any meal. You can use it as the main event in a BLT sandwich or as a side to eggs. Chop it up and add it to any salad or nacho concoction, top burgers or chicken sandwiches with it, or just cook it up to have as a protein-packed snack. It’s bacon! It’s multitalented and it’s delicious.
Most often this versatile cured meat is fried up in the frying pan, bathed in its own grease, sizzling with deliciousness. However, this recipe calls for a different way to cook this old favorite; grilling it! To cook your bacon on a grill, it’s best to use thick-cut bacon so the strips keep their shape. This style of cooking bacon can also be healthier than making it in a frying pan, because the majority of the grease drips off, leaving you with nothing but crispy goodness.
Backyard Grilling With Bacon
Your BBQ isn’t just for burgers and dogs anymore. It’s trendy now to grill just about anything and everything on there, from peaches and zucchini to steaks and ribs. Now, you can add bacon to that list. Bring Sunday morning brunch to the backyard and invite guests to not only enjoy a mimosa or two, but how about a savory bite of crispy, grilled-to-perfection bacon? You will be the talk of the neighborhood as the tantalizing aroma of your grilled bacon wafts through the backyards. It will get people out of bed with their mouths watering and you’ll be considered a grilling king, because you’ll be the first on the block to have added this appetizing delight to your grilling menu.
FAQs & Tips
How to Make Ahead and Store?
Grilled bacon is great to make ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator. Be sure to wrap it up in a paper towel and put it in sealed sandwich bags. It will keep for up to a week.
How to Make Perfect Grilled Bacon?
When you’re making grilled bacon be sure to prep the grill grates with vegetable or canola oil. Make sure you turn the strips often to ensure they cook evenly and get just the char and crispiness you desire.
What Kind of Bacon Should I Use for Grilling?
The best kind of bacon to use for grilling is thick-cut, raw bacon. The larger cut helps to prevent the bacon from burning quickly and (if you’re using a BBQ) stops the strips from falling through the grates of the grill too. Plus, it’s delicious!
Serving Suggestions
Avoid the messy grease splatter and start your day the right way with grilled bacon. It’s easy and quick and the payoff is a clean stove and a tasty breakfast meat that’s healthier for you than frying. And let’s face it, who doesn’t like bacon! It makes just about everything taste even better – for dinnertime, try sprinkling over this easy green chicken enchilada or use it to top your creamy baked mac and cheese. Happy grilling!
Grilled Bacon
Ingredients Â
- Thick-cut bacon
InstructionsÂ
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, then reduce to medium.
- Place the bacon strips directly on the grill grate and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, flip the bacon using long-handled tongs, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until desired crispness is achieved.
- Carefully remove the bacon from the grill and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
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