Best 4 Bacon In Oven Alton Brown Recipes
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate guide to cooking bacon in the oven, inspired by the culinary expertise of Alton Brown. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly crispy, flavorful bacon without the hassle of splattering grease or tending to a pan. Embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we unveil the techniques and tips for oven-roasted bacon that will revolutionize your breakfast routine and elevate your bacon game to new heights.
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SCRAP IRON CHEF'S BACON
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 6h13m
Yield approximately 4 pounds of bacon
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large non-reactive pot, bring half the water, 1 cup of sugar, salt, and 8 ounces molasses to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Pour into a large container with the remaining water, and the apple cider. Place in the refrigerator and cool to 40 degrees F.
- Press the black pepper into the pork belly. Once the brine has cooled place the peppered pork belly into the mixture until completely submerged. Refrigerate for three days.
- After three days have passed, remove the pork from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Lay on a rack over a sheet pan and place in front of a fan for 1 hour to form a pellicle. Lay the pork in the protein box of a cold smoker and smoke for 4 to 6 hours. Chill the meat in the freezer for 1 hour to stiffen for easy slicing into strips of bacon. Slice what you need and keep the remainder in a freezer safe bag in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Place the strips of bacon onto a sheet pan fitted with a rack and place into a cold oven. Turn the oven to 400 degrees F and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your bacon. Remove from rack and drain on paper towels. Enjoy.
BACON IN THE OVEN
Now you can make bacon in no time! It's easy, not messy at all and everyone loves it! Also there is no exact amount. It has a great smokey taste.
Provided by anichka20
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 bacon slices, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- First all you need to do is take the bacon and lay it down on any of the following, cookie sheet, parchment paper (not wax paper as the wax can melt and/or the paper can catch fire), or aluminum foil. We do this for an easy clean up but if you want just lay down on your baking pan. Then sprinkle the bacon with black pepper.
- Next turn on your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
- Put your bacon in and wait about 15 min to check on it then as soon as the bacon is crispy brown or golden brown take it out and you're done!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.4, Protein 0.1
HOME-CURED BACON
Pink salt, also known as curing salt No. 1, is a nitrate, a combination of sodium chloride - table salt - and nitrite, a preserving agent used to deter the growth of bacteria in cured meats. Bacon is cured in the refrigerator, then slow roasted, and finally cooked again before serving. It is not being consumed as a raw, cured meat, so the use of a nitrate is a personal decision. A small amount of pink salt in your cure provides that familiar pink color and bacon-y flavor, or what we have come to know as bacon-y. It is absolutely possible to cure bacon without nitrates; but be aware that the end product will be more the color of cooked pork and that the flavor will be akin to that of a pork roast. With or without the pink salt, homemade bacon is worth the effort.
Provided by Cathy Barrow
Time 2h
Yield About 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the pork belly in a large Ziploc bag. Add the salt (and pink salt if using) and the cure additions. Rub the cure into the pork belly, turning the bag over and over and pressing the cure into the flesh. Close the bag, squeezing out all the air and refrigerate for seven days. Each day, flip the bag over. Some liquid will begin to gather in the bag.
- After seven days, wash the cure off the meat, rinsing thoroughly. Pat the bacon dry with paper towels and set it on a rack over a baking sheet. Allow the bacon to air-dry in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Roast the pork belly in the oven to an internal temperature of 150 degrees for about 90 minutes. Chill the bacon well, then slice thick or thin, to preference. Any bacon that doesn't easily slice may be cut into chunks, for starting a pot of beans or soup. Wrapped in parchment paper, then wrapped in plastic wrap or foil and placed in a Ziploc bag, the bacon will keep for three weeks in the refrigerator and three months in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 163 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
OVEN-BAKED BACON
I always bake bacon in the oven! You just need to plan a bit ahead as the bacon takes longer. With baking, the bacon grease stays nice and clean and you can reuse it to saute vegetables or eggs for extra flavor.
Provided by barbara
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place bacon slices one next to the other on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Flip bacon slices with kitchen tongs and return to oven. Bake until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more. Thinner slices will need less time, about 20 minutes total. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 573.7 mg
Tips:
- Choose the right bacon: Thick-cut bacon is best for baking in the oven, as it will hold its shape and not become too crispy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Leave some space between the bacon strips so that they can cook evenly.
- Line the pan with parchment paper: This will make cleanup a breeze.
- Cook the bacon at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the bacon from shrinking and curling.
- Flip the bacon halfway through cooking: This will ensure that the bacon is cooked evenly on both sides.
- Drain the bacon on paper towels: This will help to remove any excess grease.
Conclusion:
Baking bacon in the oven is a great way to cook it because it is easy, mess-free, and results in perfectly cooked bacon every time. Whether you like your bacon crispy or chewy, this method will give you the perfect results. So next time you're craving bacon, give this method a try.
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