How to Cook Bacon on a Blackstone Griddle
Description
Crispy, evenly cooked bacon made on the Blackstone griddle with no splatter and easy cleanup. This simple step-by-step method gives you perfectly golden bacon every time at the right temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, regular or thick-cut
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or seasoning of choice, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-low, about 325 to 350°F, for 8 to 10 minutes. No oil is needed.
- Lay the bacon strips flat on the griddle in a single layer, leaving a little space between each strip so they don't overlap.
- Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, until the fat renders and the edges turn golden.
- Flip each strip with tongs or a spatula and cook the second side for 3 to 5 minutes. Press strips flat if they curl.
- As grease builds up, push the excess toward the rear grease trap so the bacon crisps rather than fries.
- Continue flipping every couple of minutes until the bacon reaches your desired crispness, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.
Equipment
- Blackstone Griddle
- Tongs or heat-resistant spatula
- Bacon press (optional)
- Metal scraper
Notes
- For sweet-and-savory bacon, sprinkle a little brown sugar or brush with maple syrup during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Cook eggs, hash browns, or onions in the leftover bacon fat for extra flavor.
- Store cooked bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days; reheat on the griddle or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.002gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg