You haven’t truly fallen in love with bacon until you try this bacon hack! I might need all my breakfast tacos to have this BBQ twisted bacon cooked in the oven on them, going forward. The best part? This recipe only takes three ingredients, and you probably have them on hand already.
See how easy it is to make this twisted bacon recipe in the oven…
Next, try this easy ham and cheese stromboli – it’s perfect for dinner or game day.
INGREDIENTS
- 16 oz bacon, thick-cut
- 1 tablespoon BBQ rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Also try this easy sausage egg casserole for a make-ahead breakfast everyone loves.
POPULAR SUBSTITUTIONS & ADDITIONS
- Spicy Kick: Sprinkle with cayenne or chili powder.
- Smoky Flavor: Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika or use smoked bacon.
HOW TO MAKE TWISTED BACON IN THE OVEN
Here’s the step-by-step recipe…
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ rub and brown sugar.
- Lay out the thick-cut bacon strips on the parchment paper.
- Season & twist. In the video, I sprinkle the seasoning on after twisting, but many people asked—if you’d like, mix the seasoning with the bacon before twisting for extra flavor. To twist each bacon strip with your fingers, wind each end up as much as possible. Don’t worry if it unravels slightly on the baking sheet—just press down the edges into the parchment to help it stick. Leave a little space between each strip.
- Sprinkle about two-thirds of the seasoning over the twisted bacon.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, then flip each strip over. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning on top.
- Bake for another 10–20 minutes, checking frequently to achieve your preferred crispiness.
- Remove from the oven and pat dry with a paper towel and enjoy.
De-licious!
Also try these smoked Oreos wrapped in bacon.
For another crowd-pleasing idea, try my pulled pork pastry puffs.
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
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BBQ Twisted Bacon in the Oven
Video
Ingredients
- 16 oz bacon thick-cut
- 1 tablespoon BBQ rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ rub and brown sugar.
- Lay out the thick-cut bacon strips on the parchment paper.
- Season & twist. In the video, I sprinkle the seasoning on after twisting, but many people asked—if you’d like, mix the seasoning with the bacon before twisting for extra flavor. To twist each bacon strip with your fingers, wind each end up as much as possible. Don’t worry if it unravels slightly on the baking sheet—just press down the edges into the parchment to help it stick. Leave a little space between each strip.
- Sprinkle about two-thirds of the seasoning over the twisted bacon.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, then flip each strip over. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning on top.
- Bake for another 10–20 minutes, checking frequently to achieve your preferred crispiness.
- Remove from the oven and pat dry with a paper towel and enjoy.
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