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Traeger Smoked Spicy Candied Bacon

Traeger Smoked Spicy Candied Bacon is the easiest crowd-pleaser you are ever going to make. Much easier than pan-fried bacon, on any day of the week, this one is special enough for a Sunday full of company or a houseful of football fans invading your house for a game.

Smoked Candied Bacon

Smoked Spicy Candied Bacon

If you don’t have a pellet grill yet, you can make this candied bacon in the oven. I’ll include notes on the recipe to tell you how to adjust, but by the end of this, you might be searching for a Traeger!

I’ve been posting a lot of Traeger recipes lately. You’ve seen the Traeger Grilled Chicken, Traeger Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Traeger Grilled Chicken Wings, Traeger Grilled Pork Chops, and the Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich. We are a little obsessed. Traeger Prime Rib? YUP.

Why pellet grills?

We love pellet grilling because it is just SO easy. Starting it is as easy as turning a dial. It maintains a consistent temperature better than any other grill I’ve ever used, and it is ALLLLL indirect heat, so you can “low and slow” alll of those awesome cuts of meat that get so tender a delicious with that method.

Plus – smoke. All the smoke. At home. No bbq joint required. You can even make your very own smoked beef jerky on them, which in a house with as many boys as we have will make the thing pay for itself by the time it is all said and done.

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Candied Bacon

Candied Bacon shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Bacon
  • Dark brown sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • Sriracha hot sauce
  • Cayenne pepper

Try our Egg Bites with Sausage

How to make Smoked Candied Bacon

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich

1

Mix

Start these by mixing together the brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne, and sriracha in a small bowl. On a parchment lined baking sheet, lay out your bacon in a single layer and brush on the sugar mixture generously on both sides of the bacon.

Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich`Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich

2

Preheat

Preheat to 300°F, close the lid, and let it preheat for 15 minutes. Once it is heated, we can put the bacon in!

Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich

3

Smoke

Shut the lid and let it go for 20 minutes.

Flip all of the bacon, shut the lid, and cook another 15 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the sugars are completely melted.

Remember that it’ll cook a little more once you pull it, so watch it carefully those last 5ish minutes!

PRO TIP: Make this blueberry breakfast cake to go with this bacon. You will not regret it. Or put it into this awesome crescent roll breakfast bake.

Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich

4

Enjoy

Let cool and enjoy!

Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Traeger No-Flip Bacon

Real Reviews from Readers!

Andi says, “Kept them in wayyyyy too long. That’s what I get for day drinking. Still amazing though!!!”

Smoked Candied Bacon
Yield: 6 servings

Traeger Smoked Spicy Candied Bacon

Traeger Smoked Spicy Candied Bacon

Traeger Smoked Spicy Candied Bacon is the easiest crowd-pleaser you are ever going to make. Much easier than pan-fried bacon, on any day of the week, this one is special enough for a Sunday full of company or a housefull of football fans invading your house for a game.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound center-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, hot sauce, and cayenne in a small bowl. Whisk together until combined.
  2. Preheat your Traeger to 300 degrees following the Traeger instructions.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the bacon out in a single layer, and generously brush both sides with the sugar mixture.
  4. Place the pans in the Traeger (or your oven), and cook for 20 minutes. Then flip the bacon to the other side, and cook for the remaining 15 minutes (or until the bacon looks cooked and the sugar is melted and delicious, your mileage may vary by 3-4 minutes either way.)
  5. Remove from the grill or oven and let cook for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan to give the "candy" time to settle. Definitely do NOT place directly on paper towels, or you'll have paper towel candied bacon and no one likes that.

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Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

g

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 458Saturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 565mgCarbohydrates: 37gSugar: 33gProtein: 9g

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Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.

Michelle

Saturday 26th of August 2023

Making a variation of this right now for our last home pre-season game! Go Chiefs❤️?

Nicole Johnson

Saturday 26th of August 2023

Awesome!! Let me know how it goes!!

Lonnie

Monday 4th of May 2020

We are making this bacon in about 15 minutes. Can't wait.

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