Smoked Bacon Recipe
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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Main Ingredients
Wood Chips
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Begin by removing the bacon from its packaging and laying it flat on a cutting board.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and salt to create the seasoning blend.
- 3
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the bacon, pressing gently to adhere.
Smoking Process
- 4
Soak the hickory wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes prior to smoking to ensure they produce smoke.
- 5
- 6
Once the smoker is preheated, place the soaked wood chips directly on the heat source to start generating smoke.
- 7
Arrange the seasoned bacon on the smoker racks, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- 8
Close the smoker and let the bacon smoke for about 2 to 3 hours, or until it reaches your desired level of smokiness and internal temperature of 150°F (65°C).
Finishing
- 9
Once done, remove the bacon from the smoker and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- 10
Slice the bacon as desired and serve, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
