Use it up · Meats and poultry

Bacon

Have extra bacon? Here’s how to choose, store and prep bacon, plus 9 family recipes to use it all up, best matches first.

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🛒 Choosing it

Look for slices with an even mix of meat and fat in a sealed package, well before the date.

🧊 Storing it

Fridge: 1 week
Freezer: 1 month for best quality

Keep the fridge at 40°F or below and the freezer at 0°F. Freezer times are for best quality; food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe. When in doubt, throw it out. Times from FoodSafety.gov.

🔪 Prepping it

Bake on a sheet pan at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes for flat, even strips with less splatter. Save a spoonful of drippings for cooking greens.

📊 Nutrition per 100 g

Bacon. 100 g is about 3 1/2 ounces.

Calories	393 kcal	20%
Protein	14 g	27%
Total fat	37 g	48%
Saturated fat	13 g	63%
Total carbohydrate	0.0 g	0%
Dietary fiber	0.0 g	0%
Total sugars	0.3 g
Sodium	751 mg	33%
Calcium	6.0 mg	0%
Iron	0.4 mg	2%
Potassium	201 mg	4%

% Daily Value for adults (FDA). From USDA FoodData Central 168277 (SR Legacy).

🍽 Recipes that use it up

9 recipes, the ones that use the most bacon first.

Plan them into your week in the meal planner, or find recipes for two or three things at once with the “What can I make?” picker.

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Storage times and buying tips are general guides from the sources below; follow any date or instructions on the package. Cook meat, poultry, fish and eggs to the USDA safe temperatures in each recipe.