bacon

[JohnCU]

hey do you guys think bacon in the microwave is just as good as bacon fried on the pan? i'e had both and they taste similar.

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[IronWing]

Microwaves wreck the nutritional value of bacon, destroying the vitamins.

 

[epicwin]

Frying pan is better

 

[Farang]

I never have tried it from the microwave because I love frying bacon

and then cook eggs on it after

 

[jme5343]

Frying pan is best. Microwave is okay in a pinch. Like when the BLT urge hits and you just can't wait.

 

[MoPHo]

I like bacon in the frying pan, the texture of the bacon is consistent when cooked this way. In microwave you get some crunchy parts and then that one piece of fat that didn't get cooked enough.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: JohnCU
hey do you guys think bacon in the microwave is just as good as bacon fried on the pan? i'e had both and they taste similar.

Nope, M/W bacon is okay when one is short on time, but fried in a pan is better IMO

 

[zinfamous]

depends. I started a bacon thread some time ago about how I had migrated completely to the microwave.

However!

I have since discovered:

1. depends on the bacon
2. depends on location.

I had migrated to microwave while still in Chicago. the technique I had developed worked flawlessly.
After moving to the Bay area and going through ~8 packages of standard COSTCO bacon, the microwave technique does not produce the same quality that I was getting in Chicago; while frying pan is flawless.

Summary: YMMV

either way, I believe that broiler + drip pan may indeed be the best overall method.

further testing is required.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: epicwin
Frying pan is better

what's up noob?

 

[sjwaste]

I make bacon in the oven. Put it on a wire rack in a baking pan, set it to 400, and let it go until it's done how you like it.

You can experiment with some additional flavor too. I drizzle a little bit of honey on it during the last few mins. Takes on a nicer color and the sweetness goes well with it.

 

[FP]

Microwaved bacon causes obesity.

 

[Sinsear]

frying pan

 

[zinfamous]

for those that distrust the microwave, thi is what worked for me--FLAWLESSLY with the Treasure Island, Chicago bacon:

1.5 slices nestled between two paper towels, on Melmac plate, microwave full power rotating for 1:20.

2. flip bacon, replace paper towel. microwave 1 minute.

Tits

Sharp "Carousel" microwave c. 1998. sorry, no amperage data

again, YMMV.

 

[Lurknomore]

dammit the only way is to fry, tilt pan use spatula to hold bacon on one side and let grease go to other, let grease drip in another pan, flip and repeat. Mmm...

 

[HopJokey]

I actually don't like bacon all that much.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Who the fuck microwaves bacon? Pan frying ftw.

 

[moshquerade]

microwaved bacon is so much less messy.

also, have you tried the already cooked - heat for 5 seconds a slice in the microwave bacon yet?

 

[IronWing]

Put bacon in cast iron skillet. Place in pre-heated oven (next to other good stuff) and bake for ~15 minutes.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: HopJokey
I actually don't like bacon all that much.

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[xanis]

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: HopJokey
I actually don't like bacon all that much.

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[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Who the fuck microwaves bacon? Pan frying ftw.

don't knock it till you've tried it. bacon is the nectar of the gods. and as such, demands a full palate of cooking methods.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Who the fuck microwaves bacon? Pan frying ftw.

don't knock it till you've tried it. bacon is the nectar of the gods. and as such, demands a full palate of cooking methods.

Bacon is supposed to be crispy. Microwave = no crisp = fail

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Put bacon in cast iron skillet. Place in microwave (next to other good stuff) and bake for ~15 minutes.

Fixed.

 

[rezinn]

Bacon in the oven is good too.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Microwave is easier to cook a ton at once, and more bacon fast > little bacon slow