This Blackstone bacon is easy and delicious! If you want to learn how to cook bacon on Blackstone griddle, this is the way! Perfectly crispy bacon, great with any Blackstone breakfast or served on top of your favorite Blackstone smash burger.
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If you are a Blackstone enthusiast or new to the Blackstone, I want to help you cook the perfect Blackstone bacon!
Who isn’t a fan of smoky, crispy and irresistibly delicious bacon? Cooking bacon on the Blackstone is the perfect way to go.
Speaking of Blackstone recipes, don’t miss these Blackstone Smash Burgers, Blackstone Chicken and Blackstone Fried Rice!
The Blackstone Griddle is the easiest way to get breakfast on the table for your whole family quickly!
This monster flat cooking surface provides the perfect canvas to work your bacon magic, allowing you to cook up a whole batch of crispy goodness all at once.
For some other breakfast ideas to serve with your Blackstone bacon, be sure to check out these Blackstone Cinnamon Rolls, Hashbrowns on Blackstone, Blackstone Pancakes, Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream, Sweet Cream Pancakes and Toast in Air Fryer.
Whether you prefer your bacon extra crispy, slightly chewy (floppy bacon) or somewhere in the middle, the Blackstone Griddle allows you to achieve the perfect texture every time.
And if you are new (or even a pro), don’t miss How to Season a Blackstone Griddle. Because sorry, not sorry, it is often done wrong!
For other Blackstone tips, check out How to Clean Blackstone griddle and Best Oil to Season Blackstone Griddle.
So, now for the main event – let’s jump on the Blackstone bacon train and get to cooking!
Why this recipe works
Blackstone bacon is the perfect Blackstone breakfast recipe. Perfect with these Blackstone Potatoes, some scrambled eggs and pancakes, all done on the same flattop griddle for less mess!
Learning how to cook bacon on the Blackstone is easy-peasy! If you are a new Blackstone beginner, this is the perfect Blackstone beginner recipe to practice your bacon skills.
And speaking of bacon, be sure to check out this Bacon Jerky – spicy, sweet and packed with flavor! You will also love these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers and easy way to cook Frozen Bacon in Air Fryer.
Cooking your bacon on Blackstone griddle allows for easy clean up! Plus, this bacon will be ready in less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Bacon: Regular, center or thick cut bacon all work well for this recipe. Regular, hickory and applewood smoked are also great choices.
How to cook bacon on Blackstone griddle
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat (approx. 400 degrees F°).
- Place bacon on Blackstone griddle. Do not crowd.
- Cook bacon for approximately 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Depending on the thickness of your bacon you can continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes (flipping as needed) until your bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- You can use a Blackstone bacon press or Blackstone spatula to periodically press down the bacon.
- Remove bacon from Blackstone flat top griddle and place on plate covered with paper towel. This will help soak up any unwanted bacon grease. You can also lightly press the top of the bacon with another paper towel if you want to remove additional grease.
Blackstone Bacon Storage and Reheat: Bacon can be stored in an airtight container or plastic baggie for 2-3 days. Reheat bacon in microwave or air fryer.
Blackstone bacon press
The Blackstone bacon press is a great way to get extra crispy bacon!
This handy tool is made of heavy-duty cast iron and serves multiple purposes when cooking bacon on a Blackstone Griddle.
Its primary function is to apply pressure to the bacon as it cooks, ensuring even cooking and helps prevent it from curling or shrinking excessively.
By maintaining optimal contact between the bacon strips and the cooking surface the result is a more uniform browning and crispiness (and allows the fat to render).
The Blackstone bacon press can also be used when cooking Blackstone Smash Burgers, steaks, paninis, sansiwches and sausage – to name a few!
What to do with Blackstone bacon grease
Leftover Blackstone bacon grease can be reused or safely discarded. Bacon grease is packed full of smoky flavor and is great to sauté vegetables, eggs or pretty much anything!
To reuse bacon grease, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solid particles (if it is too dirty, you should not use).
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.
Alternatively, if you prefer to discard the bacon grease, be sure to do so safely. Pouring hot bacon grease down the drain is a recipe for disaster and can clog pipes and cause plumbing issues over time.
Pour the grease into a heat resistant container and allow the grease cool and solidify. Scrape it into a disposable, sealable container and dispose of it in the trash. You can also use an oil solidifier for easier disposal.
Blackstone bacon temperature
The best Blackstone bacon temperature is medium-high heat which is approximately 400 degrees F°.
It is important to note that certain parts of your Blackstone griddle may be hotter than others as the temperature is not always perfectly even across the whole surface so move your bacon on Blackstone griddle around accordingly.
FAQ and expert tips
Generally bacon renders a significant amount of fat so bacon sticking to the Blackstone is usually not an issue. However, if you do find your bacon sticking to the Blackstone, using your spatula, gently scrape the bacon and move to a part of the surface where some of the bacon grease has rendered.
A Blackstone bacon press allows you to apply pressure to bacon as it cooks on the flat top surface. This allows for more even cooking, reduced curling and a more uniform crispiness.
Cook bacon on medium-high heat for approximately 8-10 minutes on the Blackstone griddle, flipping halfway. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes if necessary to reach desired crispiness based on thickness of bacon.
To clean a Blackstone Bacon Press, allow it to cool completely after use. Wash it with warm, soapy water, using a sponge or cloth to remove any residue. Rinse thoroughly, dry completely and store in a clean, dry place.
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Blackstone Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 12-16 oz package bacon (regular, center or thick cut)
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat (approx. 400 degrees F°).
- Place bacon strips on Blackstone griddle. Do not crowd.
- Cook bacon for approximately 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Depending on the thickness of your bacon you can continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes (flipping as needed) until your bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- You can use a Blackstone bacon press or Blackstone spatula to periodically press down the bacon.
- Remove bacon from Blackstone flat top griddle and place on plate covered with paper towel. This will help soak up any unwanted bacon grease. You can also lightly press the top of the bacon with another paper towel if you want to remove additional grease.
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