Jun 08 2026
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Smoked Black Pepper Bacon
Method
Directions for Smoked Black Pepper Bacon
- 1
Prepare the Bacon
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- 2
Season the Bacon
In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and salt. Rub this mixture generously over the bacon slices.
- 3
Smoke the Bacon
Place the bacon on the smoker grates and smoke for 2-3 hours or until the bacon reaches your desired level of smokiness and crispness.
- 4
Cool and Serve
Remove the bacon from the smoker and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.