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Homemade Gluten-Free Beef Bacon Recipe

Making gluten-free beef bacon at home is easier than you think. This recipe guides you through curing and cooking thinly sliced beef brisket strips with a savory blend of spices to create crispy, smoky, and flavorful beef bacon that’s perfect for breakfast or adding to your favorite dishes. It’s an excellent gluten-free alternative to traditional pork bacon.
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Course: Gluten-Free
Cuisine: American, Paleo
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef brisket or beef navel thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cured meat curing salt optional for color and preservation, ensure gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional, for extra smoky flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sealable container or zip-top bag
  • Wire rack and baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix kosher salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and curing salt (if using).
  2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the beef strips.
  3. Place the beef in a sealed container or zip-top bag and refrigerate for 5-7 days, turning daily to redistribute the cure.
  4. After curing, rinse the beef strips briefly under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry.
  5. Arrange the strips on a wire rack over a baking sheet and let them air-dry in the refrigerator uncovered for 12-24 hours to develop a pellicle (dry surface).
  6. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Place strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until crispy to your liking, flipping halfway through.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving or storing.

Notes

Use quality grass-fed beef for best flavor and texture.
Adjust sugar and spices to taste; omit sugar for sugar-free version.
Curing salt is optional but recommended for traditional curing color and safety; omit for fresh bacon-style.
Store cooked beef bacon in airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze for later use.
Always ensure cure ingredients are gluten-free to avoid contamination.