Who likes Coffee with their bacon?  Yeah, me too.  For this quick recipe we are firing up the Traeger, adding the Traeger cast iron griddle and coffee crusting some bacon.  Then it’s grill time, onto the griddle and into our bellies.

How To Cook Bacon On A Traeger

Try this bacon for breakfast, on a blt or with your favorite burger.  Let’s Get Cooking, Chef Jason

Yield:

8 Racks Of Ribs

Prep Time: 10 Minutes + 15 Minutes Seasoning Rest

Cook Time: 6-8 Hours (time can vary based on pork) PLUS 30-45 Minutes Resting Time

Cook Temp: 225˚ - Smoke Temp  |  350˚ Finishing Temp

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                   Prep Notes      

8 slices                                                      Bacon, Applewood, Thick sliced

As Needed                                                Island Boys Coffee Rub, 5280 Culinary                                                           

Preparation Directions:

Wash all tools prior to use

Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use

Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills, or any cooking tools

Clean out Traeger as needed and change drip tray liner

Fill pellet hopper with Reserve Blend Pellets

Set Traeger to 450˚, hit enter and hit ignite, add the cast iron griddle, smooth side up so it is hot and ready to go

While Traeger is heating up –

Line a cookie sheet pan with parchment paper

Remove 8 slices of thick cut bacon and lay flat on the cookie sheet pan

Lightly Season on both sides with Island Boys Coffee Rub

Lightly push rub into the bacon slices to help adhere

Allow to rest for approx. 2-3 minutes

When Traeger temp hits 450˚ carefully add the bacon slices to the cast iron and close the lid

• Depending on length of bacon, you may not be able to fit all the slices on at once, either cut some in half to fit or cook in multiple batches

Cook for 5-6 minutes per side depending on desired doneness

10-12 Minutes for fully cooked bacon that will be crunchy but pliable

Using Nitrile and heat proof gloves, carefully remove the bacon and place onto a drip pan or cooling rack and bring into the kitchen

Adjust seasoning if desired or drizzle with Fire Honey or Maple Syrup

Devour !!!

 

G0es Great On:

Breakfast Plate

Burgers

BLT

Grilled Cheese

Snacking Bacon

     

Shopping List

Traeger Ironwood 885                                                                 Ace SKU – 8030462

Reserve Blend Pellets                                                                   Ace SKU – 8015887

Trager Cast Iron Griddle                                                             Ace SKU - 8686776

Island Boys Coffee Rub, 5280 Culinary                                 Ace SKU – 8059876

Fire Honey, 5280 Culinary                                                         Ace SKU - 8017719

 

Published on 6/3/2021

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