Bacon 3-ways Recipe

This Bacon 3 Ways recipe brings together rich pork belly, crispy American bacon, and caramelized Canadian bacon on one hot griddle for a bold and satisfying pork platter. Featured on Griddle Nation, Nate Lippy and CJ Fraizer showcase three different styles of bacon while finishing tender pork belly pieces with glossy Japanese BBQ sauce for an easy dish that celebrates smoky, savory flavor.

The Inspiration

On Griddle Nation, Nate Lippy and CJ Fraizer take popular food ideas and explore how they perform on the flat-top griddle. Bacon is especially well suited to this approach because different cuts and styles respond to heat in their own distinctive ways. This recipe keeps the ingredient list remarkably simple and allows the characteristics of each type of pork to remain front and center.

Pork belly requires the longest cooking time. Its thicker shape and generous amount of fat need patience so the meat can soften while the exterior develops deep color. Cooking it slowly on the griddle and rotating it every few minutes helps render the fat and create a rich, browned surface.

Serving all three together highlights the variety that can come from one ingredient category. The result is a playful, approachable recipe that fits perfectly with the high-heat comfort-food style of Griddle Nation.

Ingredients

• 3 Strips Pork Belly
• 8 Slices Canadian Bacon
• 5 Strips American Bacon
• ¼ C Japanese BBQ Sauce

Methods

• Heat griddle to medium heat. Allow 10-15 minutes, or until the surface darkens and light smoke appears
• Add Pork Belly strips to griddle first as they will take the longest to cook. Cook around 10 minutes each side, rotating every few minutes throughout the cooking process.
• Add American Bacon strips to griddle and cook for 6-7 minutes or until desired crispy level.
• Canadian Bacon cooks much faster taking only 2-3 minutes total. It is done when it has a golden caramel color.
• Once pork belly is cooked, cut into chunks and glaze on griddle with the BBQ sauce. Toss in the sauce until thick and glossy.
• Remove, plate, enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Bacon 3 Ways platter for brunch, lunch, game day, casual entertaining, or as part of a larger griddle spread. Because each bacon style has a different texture and flavor, the platter works particularly well as a shareable dish where guests can sample each version. For brunch, pair it with eggs, pancakes, waffles, toast, or crispy breakfast potatoes. For lunch or casual entertaining, serve it alongside a fresh salad, pickles, roasted vegetables, or simple bread to balance the richness of the pork.

The glazed pork belly can also be served with additional Japanese BBQ sauce on the side, while the American and Canadian bacon need little more than their natural griddled flavor. For entertaining, arrange all three styles separately on a large platter so guests can easily compare the tender glazed pork belly, crispy bacon strips, and caramelized Canadian bacon.

Final Thoughts

This Bacon 3 Ways recipe is a straightforward celebration of pork, griddle cooking, and the different textures that bacon can deliver. Featured on Griddle Nation, Nate Lippy and CJ Fraizer use one cooking surface to prepare three distinctive bacon styles at their ideal pace. Pork belly receives the longest cook, allowing its fat to render and its exterior to become deeply browned before it is cut into chunks and finished in Japanese BBQ sauce.

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