If you haven’t tried cooking bacon on a Blackstone yet—prepare to be converted. Forget about grease splatters on your stovetop or small frying pans that can’t handle a full batch. The Blackstone griddle gives you the space and sizzle you need to cook perfectly crispy bacon for a crowd, a brunch board, or just your weekend breakfast sandwich.
I just recently got some fun new cooking appliances like this Blackstone Griddle and a Ninja Creami and I’ve been having a lot of fun making recipes with both of these appliances. You definitely need both of these this Summer and I apologize in advance if you become addicted to them.
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Why You Will Love a Blackstone Grill
As someone who’s tested bacon in every way possible (oven, microwave, Air Fryer Bacon: The Ultimate Guide (No Smoke), stovetop), I can confidently say the Blackstone wins for flavor, texture, and ease.
The even heat cooks each strip to perfection—no burnt edges, no chewy centers. Plus, you can cook a whole pound at once and even throw on some Scrambled Eggs on Blackstone Griddle or Blackstone Blueberry Pancakes on the side. It’s breakfast heaven!
You can easily transport Blackstones for camping or for grilling at the Lake.
Griddles are much easier to clean than a grill or smoker.
Ingredients Needed for Blackstone Bacon
Bacon - thick cut or thinly sliced (any flavor or kind)
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Cook Bacon on a Blackstone
Step 1: Preheat your griddle to high heat. 400 degrees
Step 2: Place the bacon onto the griddle in a single layer. Spread the bacon strips out evenly on the griddle.
Step 3: Cook the bacon 5 - 7 minutes per side and flip until it’s golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Tools Needed to Make Bacon on the Blackstone
You don’t need much to cook bacon on a Blackstone griddle, but having the right tools makes the process easier and less messy.
Blackstone Griddle A flat-top griddle provides even heat and plenty of space to cook multiple strips at once.
Metal Spatula A sturdy metal spatula makes flipping and removing bacon easy. The sharp edge also helps scrape up excess grease if needed.
Infrared Thermometer (Optional but Helpful) A thermometer gun helps you check that the griddle surface is around 250–275°F before adding the bacon. This prevents overcooking and helps the fat render slowly for better flavor.
Pro Tips for Cooking Bacon
- Use a bacon press or another heavy flat spatula to help bacon cook evenly and reduce curling.
- Don’t crank the heat up too high—low and steady wins the race and prevents burning.
- Save the bacon grease by tilting the griddle slightly and collecting it in the drip tray—perfect for cooking eggs or hash browns next!
Serving Suggestions
- Add to Blackstone Breakfast Sandwich, Blackstone Burgers with Fried Egg, or wraps
- Chop and sprinkle over salads or Weight Watchers Microwaved Baked Potato
- Serve alongside Blackstone French Toast, pancakes, or eggs cooked right on the griddle
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can start bacon on a cold griddle and let it heat up gradually. This method helps the fat render slowly and reduces splattering. However, you can also preheat the griddle to medium-low before adding bacon; just avoid high heat.
No, you do not need a fancy tool just to flatten out bacon on a griddle.
Yes, but it’s best to partially thaw it first for even cooking. Separate slices as it thaws and lay flat to crisp up.
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How to Cook Bacon on a Blackstone Griddle
- Prep Time: 7 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 14 min
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Blackstone
- Cuisine: American
Description
Cooking bacon on a Blackstone griddle is so easy and takes no time at all to make. When the bacon is ready you can use it on my Blackstone Smashed Cheeseburgers recipe or Blackstone Quesadilla Burger recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of thinly sliced Bacon strips - thick cut or thinly sliced (any flavor or kind)
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle to high heat. 400 degrees
- Place the bacon onto the griddle in a single layer. Spread the bacon strips out evenly on the griddle.
- Cook the bacon 5 - 7 minutes per side and flip until it’s golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Notes
Different thicknesses of bacon will take longer to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
Jennifer says
Cooking bacon on a Blackstone is so easy! I love it!