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Sunday, February 23, 2020

The Best Way to Cook Bacon

Years ago, after being spattered by bacon grease, and having to stand at the stove, I started cooking it on low heat. It cooks slower, but the bacon cooks evenly, and there is no spatter. It's not generally done this way by most people, and I've been criticized for using this method, but it gives me time to sip coffee, avoid the constant turning, and is a more enjoyable to me. Breakfast on the weekend should be pleasant, and not rushed. 
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11 comments:

  1. michigan dougFebruary 23, 2020 at 1:29 PM

    We do it (cook bacon) in the oven on cookie sheets.

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    1. JessFebruary 24, 2020 at 8:02 AM

      I've never cooked it in the oven, but that sounds like a good idea.

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  2. BeansFebruary 23, 2020 at 2:07 PM

    I use a cast iron pot. Start with leftover bacon grease, heat it up, toss in the bacon, cook to desired crispiness, scoop out, now you've got more bacon grease to use...

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2020 at 8:29 PM

      Beans - that sounds as close to 'perpetual motion' as anything I've heard of ;-)

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    2. JessFebruary 24, 2020 at 8:03 AM

      My mother did the same. She'd use the bacon grease to flavor food.

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  3. extexanwannabeeFebruary 24, 2020 at 12:09 PM

    I prefer the slow stove method as well. I save the grease in a 1 C glass measuring cup in the fridge until it's full, then into the freezer in a ziploc bag.

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    1. JessFebruary 25, 2020 at 8:37 AM

      The grease adds flavor to any kind of bean. That, and makes some good tortillas.

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  4. Ed BonderenkaFebruary 24, 2020 at 9:34 PM

    That's how my wife does it.

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    1. JessFebruary 25, 2020 at 8:38 AM

      The only problem I've found is cooking thick cut bacon too long. The lean gets like jerky.

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  5. John WilderFebruary 26, 2020 at 10:18 PM

    Is there a wrong way?

    I think not.

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  6. DaBladeMarch 4, 2020 at 6:05 AM

    not sure about this, but any post with 'bacon' in the title will get more attention.

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