Bacon Jerky (Easy, Smoked, & Crazy Good)

Bacon, the #1 food on earth! So let's take it a step further and make bacon jerky. Sweet bacon jerky that will excite ALL of your taste buds.

Course Jerky, Snack

Cuisine American

Type Pork Jerky, Smoked Meat

Flavor Savory, Sweet

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 490kcal

Author Will

Cost $8

Pre-heat smoker to 200°F. Place bacon directly on smoker rack or on a cooling rack atop a baking dish making sure the pieces are NOT touching.
Smoke for 4-6 hours until jerky has become dried but still pliable. Remove a piece and allow to cool for 5 minutes before testing.
The jerky should tear in half but NOT be stretchy when torn like uncooked bacon. Bacon jerky will have a firm feel and will stand up straight with a slight bend when held vertically.
Remove bacon from smoker and allow to cool for 1-2 hours. Store in ziplock bags or vacuum seal for freshness. Visit our storing jerky page for more information.

Leave space in between the bacon slices to allow for air circulation. This will ensure even drying of the bacon.
Use a sauce brush to brush both sides of the bacon with any extra flavors before placing on the smoker or oven trays.
Beware of sharing with friends, they WILL ask for you to make it ALL the time.