How Do You Cook Bacon? > General Discussion

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:50:18 AM EDT

im going to make a BLT for lunch. i was looking at the huge package of bacon, and thought of this as an opportunity. i know how cook regular bacon but was wondering if any of you have different ways or whatevs

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:51:28 AM EDT

[#1]

Microwave, covered with paper towel. Easy and clean.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:51:32 AM EDT

[#2]

Fucking crispy, that's how.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:52:32 AM EDT

[#3]

Crock pot doesn't work so well.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:52:37 AM EDT

[#4]

Foreman grill.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:52:46 AM EDT

[#5]

With fire....

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:53:10 AM EDT

[#6]

In the oven...... It's the only way...............

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:53:12 AM EDT

[#7]

In a pan.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:53:50 AM EDT

[#8]

oven @ 400 deg, 20-25 min depending on thickness. flip 1/2 way through, and keep an eye on it for your first batch to ensure correct doneness.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:54:33 AM EDT

[#9]

You said you didn't like all of the grease from fried foods, so I boiled it.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:55:16 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

oven @ 400 deg, 20-25 min depending on thickness. flip 1/2 way through, and keep an eye on it for your first batch to ensure correct doneness.

That's how I do it but I don't flip it. Also, I lay the bacon on a cooling rack, set in a baking pan.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:55:25 AM EDT

[#11]

Is this a trick question???

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Posted: 8/27/2011 8:55:30 AM EDT

[#12]

Cast iron skillet on stovetop.

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:58:23 AM EDT

[#13]

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:58:24 AM EDT

[#14]

My wife likes to deep fry it in a pot with an inch of oil, then I save the grease to use on homemade fried things I cook occasionally like deer meat, fish, my Chick-fil-a style nuggets I make, etc.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:05:51 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Microwave, covered with paper towel. Easy and clean.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:07:13 AM EDT

[#16]

in the nude cause im hard core!

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:07:28 AM EDT

[#17]

Like a boss?

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:07:57 AM EDT

[#18]

With fire.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:08:35 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Foreman grill.

Yes now were talking, bout to fire up a hamburger patty

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:09:39 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Microwave, covered with paper towel. Easy and clean.

This.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:14:38 AM EDT

[#21]

In a pan, cooked to where it's a little crispy, but nowhere near burnt. I also cut the slices in half beforehand so they cook more evenly.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:15:47 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
My wife likes to deep fry it in a pot with an inch of oil, then I save the grease to use on homemade fried things I cook occasionally like deer meat, fish, my Chick-fil-a style nuggets I make, etc.

In before the heart attack pic.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:17:43 AM EDT

[#23]

Place bacon in a pile on a cold cast iron skillet, turn burner to medium, cover, stir and flip every couple minutes or so. Add black pepper and Dillo Dust towards the end.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:18:53 AM EDT

[#24]

Shouldn't this be moved to the women's section of the site?

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:20:39 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
My wife likes to deep fry it in a pot with an inch of oil, then I save the grease to use on homemade fried things I cook occasionally like deer meat, fish, my Chick-fil-a style nuggets I make, etc.

Try breading it before deep frying. It's incredible.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:30:12 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
Fucking crispy, that's how.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:32:53 AM EDT

[#27]

<<<< like this!

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:34:48 AM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
In the oven...... It's the only way...............

its what I do ... Awsome .

on a cookie sheet

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:34:59 AM EDT

[#29]

I just say, "Woman, cook me some bacon!"

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:35:44 AM EDT

[#30]

Sometimes iron skillet. Start w 1/2 c leftover bacon grease so the first batch does not burn.

If I don't feel like standing in front of the stove for 1/2 hour, it goes in the oven.

Drain on paper towels.

As to doneness, I like the fat to have a slight browned look but the bacon still limp. Kids like it the same way. Wife likes it burnt to a fucking crisp. (Yankee)

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:36:00 AM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Microwave, covered with paper towel. Easy and clean.

Nuke for about 70 seconds for each piece. Let it set for a couple of minutes so it gets nice and crispy. It taste better cooked in a cast iron pan though.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:37:11 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
Cast iron skillet on stovetop.

The correct answer.

Wright bacon is the best IMO.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:37:14 AM EDT

[#33]

Deep fried.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:38:26 AM EDT

[#34]

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:43:47 AM EDT

[#35]

In a 400F oven on a cooling rack in a baking pan. Cover the pan with foil for easier cleanup. Don't preheat. Just put the bacon in and then turn on the oven.

Try it once, and you'll never go back to stovetop bacon.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:45:03 AM EDT

[#36]

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fuckin A. I love me some bacon.
i cook it fucking crispy in a cast iron skillet.
Actually my wife cooks it for me.

And saves some for later for sammiches.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:46:11 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

Fucking crispy, that's how.

QFT....

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:47:06 AM EDT

[#38]

Oven is the best.

It is called Bacon, not Fryon.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:51:22 AM EDT

[#39]

In a cast iron skillet over a gas range.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:51:24 AM EDT

[#40]

I just want to say thank you my ARFCOM family. I shall now go to the grocery and purchase some of this fine food. I shall prepare it in each of the ways I have learned from this wonderful place.

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:55:46 AM EDT

[#41]

why bother?
I just use a can opener to get at that yummy goodness in a can of Yoders bacon
Eat it right out of the can.
If I want it hot or a little more crispy, I take a dozen or so slices aranged in a paper towel and microwave it for about 30 sec to 1 min.
Put the rest in zip-loc bags and toss in the fridge

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:56:56 AM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:

Microwave, covered with paper towel. Easy and clean.

1st post.. wait wut? SICK!

Posted: 8/27/2011 9:59:47 AM EDT

[#43]

the reason i ask is my woman always cooks it for me, but alas she is at work

oooo...what if i called her at work and said there was an emergency, our dog is vomiting and shitting bloody diarrhea everywhere, and she gets home and i say "LOL I WAS JUST JOSHING YOU!!! Can you make me some bacon sweetie?"

Posted: 8/27/2011 10:07:05 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
Shouldn't this be moved to the women's section of the site?

This is the correct response.

Posted: 8/27/2011 10:18:54 AM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
In the oven...... It's the only way...............

This.

Posted: 8/27/2011 10:22:47 AM EDT

[#46]

In a cast iron skillet...I HATE crispy bacon, if it doesn't sag under it's own weight, it's overcooked.

Posted: 8/27/2011 10:27:30 AM EDT

[#47]

i just made it in the microwave since i do not wash dishes.

i made about a little more than half a pound.

i liked it, chewy but crunchy. good texture a sandwich, i like it more crispy when im eating like eggs

i made 2 sandwiches and tehy are DELISH. and fuck the tomato.

Posted: 8/27/2011 10:30:29 AM EDT

[#48]

In the big ole antique, stainless steel, square waffle iron. Cooks both sides at one time, virtually no spattering. Thanks to Alton Brown for the idea.

Posted: 8/27/2011 10:30:39 AM EDT

[#49]

Quoted:
I just want to say thank you my ARFCOM family. I shall now go to the grocery and purchase some of this fine food. I shall prepare it in each of the ways I have learned from this wonderful place.

Did you just move here from Canada or something?

Posted: 8/27/2011 10:31:45 AM EDT

[#50]

naked, I cook bacon naked

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