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    Bites with Bri » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Bacon

    Instant Pot Bacon

    Published: Apr 7, 2022 · Modified: May 28, 2022 by Brianna May · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Instant Pot Bacon is super easy to make, less messy, and great for when your stove top is full. The sides of the Instant Pot catch all of the bacon grease and prevent splattering. The sauté mode on the Instant Pot works just like a frying pan. 

    Instant pot bacon pieces on parchment paper.

    While using the Instant Pot to pressure cook food is its most popular function, the sauté mode is pretty useful as well, for frying crispy bacon or browning ground meat, like for my Instant Pot Turkey Tacos or Instant Pot No Bean Chili.

    This Instant Pot Bacon pairs perfectly with my Sourdough French Toast. Learn How to Make Over Hard Eggs to serve with this bacon. 

    Build your own breakfast sandwiches with my Homemade Drop Biscuits. With this bacon, you can’t go wrong!

    Want to learn How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Oven? I got you covered!

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    • Can you cook bacon in an Instant Pot?
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe & What You’ll Learn
    • Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
    • Helpful Equipment & Tools
    • How to Make Instant Pot Bacon
    • Make Ahead & Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe Notes
    • Variations
    • FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Crispy Instant Pot Bacon

    Can you cook bacon in an Instant Pot?

    Yes! The “Sauté” mode on the Instant Pot is perfect for cooking bacon. It basically acts as a hot plate and a frying pan. You do not want to pressure cook bacon. 

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe & What You’ll Learn

    • Instant Pot bacon is crispy and absolutely addicting. 
    • Making bacon in the Instant Pot frees up space on the stove. It is a perfect solution for when many dishes are being made at once.
    • Instant Pot bacon makes way less of a mess than a traditional frying pan because the pot is so deep. It catches all of the grease. 
    • The half pieces of bacon are the perfect size for breakfast sandwiches. 
    • Instant Pot bacon is low carb/keto friendly.

    Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

    Overhead of raw bacon strips in a bowl.
    • Bacon: I used thick cut applewood bacon, but any kind will do. You do not have to cut the bacon in half, but the smaller bacon strips will fit better in the Instant Pot this way.

    Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

    Helpful Equipment & Tools

    • Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
    • 2 Pack Black Kitchen Tongs
    • KitchenAid All Purpose Shears

    How to Make Instant Pot Bacon

    Quick Overview

    • Select “Sauté” mode.
    • Add bacon.
    • Fry and flip.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Select “Sauté” mode on the Instant Pot. Press the “Saute” button again to change the temperature to less (see photos above).

    Step 2: Place the bacon slices in a single layer in the pot. The 8 quart should fit about 8 halves.

    3 photos. Instant pot with saute circled. Instant pot with less circled. Bacon in Instant pot.

    Bacon should not be overlapping much.

    Step 3: Fry for 4-5 minutes, moving the bacon around occasionally. Flip once bacon has reached the desired color.

    Step 4: Fry for another 4-5 minutes.

    Step 5: Place the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot.

    3 photos. Bacon halfway through cooking. Bacon strips cooked in instant pot. Bacon on paper towel.

    Bacon should be a deep brown color.

    Make Ahead & Storage

    • Refrigerator: Store cooked bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
    • Freezer: Store cooked bacon in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for 2-3 months.

    Expert Tips

    • Do not overcrowd the pot. The bacon can be slightly touching since it shrinks in size as it cooks. Do not stack the pieces. Cook in batches if needed. 
    • Cook bacon low and slow. This helps the fat to render slowly so that the bacon is crispy, but does not burn.
    • Keep an eye on the bacon. Watch the bacon as it cooks. You might need to occasionally move it around so it does not stick. 
    • Place cooked bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel. This helps soak up any excess grease. 
    • Save bacon grease. You can use bacon grease in place of oil or butter in savory recipes to add more flavor. I love to scramble or fry eggs in leftover grease. Be sure to refrigerate it.

    Recipe Notes

    • The recipe does not use the Instant Pot’s pressure cooking function. The pot is acting like a hot plate since Sauté mode is all that is used. 

    Variations

    • Make homemade bacon bits: I love to crumble all of the cooked bacon pieces and stick it in the fridge for salad or baked potatoes. You can do this with a knife or use a food processor for finer pieces. 

    FAQs

    Can bacon be air fried?

    Yes. I have never personally made bacon in the air fryer, but this Air Fryer Bacon recipe has great reviews. 

    Related Recipes

    • Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
    • Thai Coconut Lime Chicken
    • Panera Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese
    • Instant Pot Chili (No Beans)
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    Crispy Instant Pot Bacon

    Instant Pot Bacon is super easy to make, less messy, and great for when your stove top is full. The sides of the Instant Pot catch all of the bacon grease and prevent splattering. The sauté mode on the Instant Pot works just like a frying pan.
    Servings2 people
    Cook10 minutes
    Total10 minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Brianna May

    Equipment:

    • Instant Pot
    • Tongs

    Ingredients:

    • 4 pieces bacon, cut in half*

    Instructions:

    • Select “Sauté” mode on the Instant Pot. Press the “Saute” button again to change the temperature to less (see photos above).
    • Place the bacon slices in a single layer in the pot. The 8 quart should fit about 8 halves.
    • Fry for 4-5 minutes, moving the bacon around occasionally. Flip once bacon has reached the desired color.
    • Fry for another 4-5 minutes.
    • Place the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot.

    Notes:

    Bacon: I used thick cut applewood bacon, but any kind will do. You do not have to cut the bacon in half, but the smaller bacon strips will fit better in the Instant Pot this way.
    Refrigerator: Store cooked bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
    Do not overcrowd the pot. The bacon can be slightly touching since it shrinks in size as it cooks. Do not stack the pieces. Cook in batches if needed. 
    Cook bacon low and slow. This helps the fat to render slowly so that the bacon is crispy, but does not burn.
    Keep an eye on the bacon. Watch the bacon as it cooks. You might need to occasionally move it around so it does not stick. 
    Place cooked bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel. This helps soak up any excess grease. 
    Save bacon grease. You can use bacon grease in place of oil or butter in savory recipes to add more flavor. I love to scramble or fry eggs in leftover grease. Be sure to refrigerate it. 

    NUTRITION:

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 291mg
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    1. barbara

      February 16, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      am learning new ways to use my appliances. I will try the bacon soon.

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      • Brianna May

        March 08, 2023 at 9:32 am

        Definitely!

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