Bacon Twists

A hot new breakfast food trend you've got to try!


by Perdue Farms Corporate Chefs | June 2021 | Yield: 2 to 4 Servings

What a fun way to cook and serve up bacon! Twisted strips are quick and easy to make — the perfect option for a Sunday brunch or other special-occasion breakfast.

For best results, use Niman Ranch bacon and place twists in a cold oven, which slowly heats up as strips cook.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Niman Ranch Uncured Double Smoked Bacon

Instructions

Step One: Twist bacon tightly into straw shapes.

Step Two: Place twists on a raised baking rack over a sheet pan, and place pan in a cold oven.

Step Three: Set oven temperature to 325 F and cook bacon until rendered and crisp (approximately 25 to 35 minutes).

bacon twists in oven

Perdue Farms corporate culinary team

Meet the Perdue Farms Corporate Culinary Team

Chef Chris Moyer, CEC, CRC, and Chef Shawn Reese, CEC, CRC, bring decades of combined culinary experience to their roles at Perdue Farms. Day to day, the chefs contribute to recipe development, culinary ideation and all culinary aspects of the company business. Along with keeping a close eye on emerging trends, new flavors and innovations in the industry, Chefs Chris and Shawn are involved in food photography for Perduefarms.com and head up planning and preparation of meals for both internal corporate functions and external consumer-focused events. The duo represents Perdue Farms and its brands at food shows across the country and remain 100% focused on a positive consumer experience with Perdue Farms products. "We truly love what we do," they say, "and it is exciting to be in an environment that allows us the freedom to be innovative." LEARN MORE