Bacon TWISTS
Bacon TWISTS is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Grillin With Dad on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 50 min
Cost: $34.09 total, $8.52 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Thick Cut Bacon (cut into full strips, about 12‑14 slices)
- 2 tablespoon Sweet Barbecue Rub (Meat Church Honey Hog) (sweet honey‑flavored BBQ rub)
- 12 pieces Toothpicks (to secure the twists)
Instructions
Lay Out Bacon
Place the bacon strips in a single layer on a cutting board, ensuring they do not overlap.
Time: PT2M
Season Bacon
Sprinkle the sweet barbecue rub on both sides of each strip and pat it in so it adheres evenly.
Time: PT2M
Twist and Secure
Grab each end of a strip, twist it into a spiral, and insert a toothpick through the ends to hold the shape.
Time: PT3M
Arrange on Rack
Place the twisted bacon on a small wire rack, spacing them apart for even airflow.
Time: PT1M
Preheat Grill Indirectly
Set up the Big Green Egg for indirect cooking and preheat to 350°F (177°C).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 350°F
Cook Bacon Twists
Cook the bacon twists for about 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the edges are crisp and the center remains chewy.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 350°F
Rest and Serve
Remove the twists from the grill, let them rest for 2 minutes, discard the toothpicks, and serve hot.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 0g
Dietary info: Contains pork, Contains sugar, Gluten-free (if rub is gluten‑free)
Allergens: Pork, Sugar
Last updated: April 19, 2026






