{"id":3515,"date":"2019-09-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toh.test.rda.net\/how-to-cook-bacon\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T13:56:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:56:22","slug":"how-to-cook-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-bacon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"Crisp, but not too crisp; meaty, yet also snappy\u2014perfect bacon<\/a> strikes a savory balance between texture and taste. This mouthwatering breakfast staple can be cooked every which way to suite your time and tastes. Read on for step-by-step instructions for each method:\r\n\r\nSee what brand of bacon is best, according to Taste Recipes staffers.<\/a>\r\n

How to Cook Bacon on the Stovetop<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\"bacon\r\n\r\nWhen to use this method:<\/strong> Frying bacon in a cast-iron skillet is best for small batches and tender texture.\r\n
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  1. Place a single layer of bacon strips in a cold skillet, preferably cast-iron. Look out for the mistakes everybody makes when cooking bacon.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Cook on medium-low heat\u2014you want to render a lot of the fat out of the bacon and this takes time. Don\u2019t rush it.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Turn bacon occasionally with tongs so bacon cooks evenly. Since most pans don\u2019t heat evenly, you should move the bacon to a different part of the pan when flipping it.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. When cooked to desired doneness, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towel, clean newspaper or a cut-up paper bag to absorb the excess grease.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Pour grease from skillet into heatproof dish until cool. Discard or save for another use.<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. To clean pan, fill with \u00bd-inch of water and bring to a boil. Lightly scrape with a spatula to help remove any stuck-on residue.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nAlso, check out these yummy\u00a0bacon wrapped shrimp<\/a>\u00a0recipe that will impress your guests.\r\n

    How to Bake Bacon in the Oven<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\"bacon\r\n\r\nWhen to use this method:\u00a0<\/strong>You'll want to preheat the oven if cooking for a crowd, prepping thick bacon or looking to minimize clean-up.\r\n
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    1. Place a wire rack in a 15x10-inch baking pan. Lightly spritz with cooking spray.<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Place bacon strips in a single layer on rack.<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Bake at 350\u00b0 to desired degree of crispiness, 20-30 minutes. How long to put bacon in the oven depends on your desired texture: briefer for softer, longer for crisper. When it\u2019s done to your liking, remove from oven.<\/li>\r\n \t
    4. Use tongs to remove bacon strips from wire rack.<\/li>\r\n \t
    5. Pour off grease into a heat-safe container.<\/li>\r\n \t
    6. Place rack and pan in dishwasher.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThis method is great for when you're preparing a large brunch or grilling<\/a> this bacon cheeseburger recipe<\/a>.\r\n

      How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\"bacon\r\n\r\nWhen to use this method:\u00a0<\/strong>The microwave\u2019s best for\u2014you guessed it\u2014quickly cooking a few strips at a time.\r\n
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      1. Place 2-3 sheets of paper towel in a microwave-safe dish. (You can also use a bacon tray!<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n \t
      2. Top with up to 4 slices of bacon.<\/li>\r\n \t
      3. Place 1-2 sheets of paper towel on top.<\/li>\r\n \t
      4. Microwave approximately 1 minute for every piece of bacon. Thick bacon will need a little more time and thin bacon will need less.<\/li>\r\n \t
      5. Remove and place on serving plate when it\u2019s just a little underdone (bacon will carry-over cook a little). Get to know if you can eat raw bacon<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\t\t\t
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