Smoked Bacon Recipe

Inspired by Herons

Time3h

Serves4

Make Smoked Bacon Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Bacon
Lay the bacon strips flat on a cutting board. If the strips are too long for your smoker, cut them in half.
2
Season the Bacon
In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of the bacon strips, pressing gently to adhere the seasoning.

3
Prepare the Smoker
Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. This will help them produce smoke when heated. Preheat your smoker to 200°F (93°C).
4
Add Wood Chips
Drain the soaked wood chips and add them to the smoker box or directly onto the coals, depending on your smoker type.
5
Smoke the Bacon
Place the seasoned bacon strips on the smoker rack, ensuring they are not overlapping. Close the smoker and smoke the bacon for about 2 to 3 hours, or until it reaches your desired level of smokiness and doneness.

6
Check for Doneness
Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the bacon has reached at least 145°F (63°C).
7
Cool and Slice
Once done, remove the bacon from the smoker and let it cool slightly. Slice into desired pieces and serve.