Bacon Equivalents, Recipe Measurement, Equivalent, or Substitute

Keep in mind, you can’t have too much bacon!

1 serving = 2 strips fried, baked, or broiled
1 rasher bacon = 1 strip
1 slice bacon = 1 tablespoon fried and chopped bacon pieces
1 slice bacon = 2 to 3 teaspoons real bacon bits
1 slice bacon = 2 to 3 teaspoons imitation bacon bits
1 slice bacon = 1 thin slice pancetta (about 3/4 ounce)
1 slice bacon = 3/4 ounce salt pork (in soups, stews, sauces)
1 pound bacon = 35 thin strips
1 pound bacon = 16 to 20 regular strips
1 pound bacon = 12 to 16 thick strips
1 pound bacon = 1 can cooked bacon (18 to 20 slices)
1 pound bacon = 1 cup bacon fat
1 pound bacon =1 1/2 cup fried and chopped bacon pieces
1 pound bacon = 3/4 cup bacon bits
1 1/2 pounds bacon = 3 ounces bacon bits
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon = 4 slices
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon = 5 slices
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon = 8 slices
2/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon = 10 slices
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon = 12 slices
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon = 16 slices (about 1 pound)
1/4 pound back bacon = 1 cup cracklings

Diced, raw bacon is roughly the same weight for cup measure as liquids. One cup would be approximately 8 ounces and 225 grams; 1/2 cup is about 4 ounces or 115 grams; 1/4 cup is about 2 ounces or 55 grams, etc.

Source:  The Spruce Eats

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