Cast Iron Maple Bacon Trail Mix
A salty-sweet skillet snack mix featuring crisp bacon, maple-glazed nuts, and pretzels, all toasted over the fire for an addictive treat.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 3/4 cup mixed nuts unsalted
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook bacon in skillet over medium coals until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat.
- Add mixed nuts to skillet; toast in the bacon fat for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle with maple syrup, add pepper, and toss to coat. Add pretzels and cooked bacon; stir well.
- Cook 2 more minutes, stirring constantly, until everything is glazed.
- Spread out to cool before packing.
Notes
Prepare right before serving for best crunch, or cool and store for a high-energy trail snack. Clean up is easy with a quick skillet wipe.