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I have a confession to make...

rudeguy

rudeguy

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I can't cook bacon. It always ends up burnt beyond recognition. I tried the microwave and couldn't stand the taste.

I need your help ATOT. Help me cook bacon.
 
lower the heat. if it curls up you've got it too high. use tongs to keep it flat if that happens. and what kalmah said.
 
Sigh... bake it in the oven, it's the fail proof way. Once you managed to do that, then graduate to cast iron skillet.
 
Originally posted by: rudeguy
I can't cook bacon. It always ends up burnt beyond recognition. I tried the microwave and couldn't stand the taste.

I need your help ATOT. Help me cook bacon.
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Electric skillet. It gives even heat and you can cook on a steady temperature and closely regulate how crispy it gets.
 
Originally posted by: rudeguy
I can't cook bacon. It always ends up burnt beyond recognition. I tried the microwave and couldn't stand the taste.

I need your help ATOT. Help me cook bacon.
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This linky might help rudeguy & welcome back! :soda;
 
Originally posted by: rudeguy
I can't cook bacon. It always ends up burnt beyond recognition. I tried the microwave and couldn't stand the taste.

I need your help ATOT. Help me cook bacon.
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I use the Bacon Wave and it works great for me.
 
The secret to cooking good bacon is to not let the pan get too hot. Slow and steady is the way to go. You should cook with a light "sizzle." If grease is flying out of the pan, it is too hot!

Also, if you want crispy bacon that is still a little pliable, pull it out of the pan while it is still a bit limp, and let it dry for a few minutes on a paper towel. If you wait until its shrunk too much to remove it from the pan, you will get bacon bits or worse.

 
The cheap bacon cooks funny. If you're buying the generic brand, try getting some of the nicer stuff.

My fire alarm always goes off when I buy cheap bacon. I have no idea why. The better bacon doesn't cause any issues.
 
Originally posted by: net
how high are you getting before setting the heat?
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fixed

i find practice makes perfect, but some good thick bacon cant hurt either. i hate the cheap stuff you can practically see through.
 
You sound like my old roommate OP. You both have to realize there's other settings on the stove other than all the way off and all the way on. Low-med heat.
 
Cooking bacon well is just the same as mastering the art of cooking/frying a good over easy egg or omlet.
It takes some time to learn but once perfected, so wonderful.

Personally, I start the heat on high, then once the bacon looks to be half way cooked, I lower it so I can get that nice sizzle and crunch without being charred. Although I prefer bacon that is more well done than limp.
 
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