Best 4 Perfect Bacon Recipes
Achieving the perfect balance between crispy and chewy bacon is an art form that requires patience, precision, and the right technique. Whether you prefer your bacon sizzling in a skillet or baking in the oven, there are a few key factors that will determine the success of your bacon-cooking endeavor. From selecting the right cut of bacon to understanding the optimal cooking temperature, this guide will provide you with all the essential knowledge and tips you need to create perfectly cooked bacon every time.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT BACON CHEESEBURGERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the beef into a medium mixing bowl. Add the cream, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. With clean hands, mix the meat well. Set aside.
- Next, slice the rolls in half and spread each half with some softened butter. Place the rolls face-down on a skillet over medium heat. Lightly grill the rolls so they're nice and golden. Let the rolls cool on a plate until you need them.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Form the beef mixture into 6 patties and place in the skillet, in batches if needed. Allow each to cook about 4 minutes on the first side, flip them and place a slice of Cheddar on to melt.
- When the patties are done in the middle, place them on the base of the halved buns. Top each with 2 pieces of the bacon and top with the other half of the rolls.
PERFECT OVEN-COOKED BACON
This recipe differs from others in method - it produces bacon slices which are perfectly flat - better for sandwiches and some recipes which call for cooked bacon. You will not be using the 1/4 teaspoon water. Food.com will not let you upload a recipe that only has one ingredient, so I had to make up a second ingredient. I tried putting in "love" but it wouldn't let me. You should always be cooking with love, btw.
Provided by xtine
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- DO NOT pre-heat the oven.
- You will not be using the 1/4 teaspoon water. I had to add it to the ingredients list because Food.com will not let you upload a recipe that only has one ingredient, so I had to make up a second ingredient.
- Place the bacon in a single layer on a cold, rimmed baking sheet. If you like, you can line the pan with parchment paper to make clean-up easier, but I like to save my bacon grease to cook with, and the parchment makes it difficult to get it all out of the baking sheet, so I just leave the pan unlined.
- Place the pan on the center rack of a cold oven. Set the oven to 400ยบ.
- Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Very thin bacon will only take about 15 minutes, thick-cut bacon will take 20. After 15 minutes, keep an eye on the bacon to make sure it is not getting too brown.
- Immediately remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Blot the top of the bacon with paper towels to remove extra grease.
- If you like, save the bacon grease in a heat-proof container. The grease can be stored in the fridge and used later in other recipes - you just got two products for the price of one :).
PERFECT BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Bring the bacon to room temperature. Lay the strips in a cold skillet, raise the heat to medium and cook, turning, until desired crispness, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. For large batches, lay the strips on a foil-lined baking sheet in a cold oven; set to 400 degrees F and bake 15 to 20 minutes.
BAKING PERFECT BACON FOR A BLT
By using heavy duty aluminum foil and creating some valleys for the bacon fat to flow results in perfectly flat, perfectly crisp, yet still succulent strips of bacon. Perfect for a BLT!
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Bacon
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil about twice as long as a rimmed baking sheet. Pinch and fold every inch or so of the foil to create ridges for the bacon to drain into while cooking.
- Place bacon side by side on the ridged foil.
- Bake in preheat oven to your desired level of doneness and a bit of foam forms on the surface, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1049.6 mg
Tips:
- Choose the right bacon: Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has good marbling. This will ensure that the bacon is juicy and flavorful.
- Cook the bacon over medium heat: This will help to render the fat and prevent the bacon from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cooking bacon in a single layer will help it to cook evenly.
- Flip the bacon frequently: This will help to prevent the bacon from sticking to the pan and ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Drain the bacon on paper towels: This will help to remove any excess grease.
- Season the bacon: You can season the bacon with salt, pepper, or your favorite spices before cooking.
- Enjoy the bacon! Bacon is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in many different ways.
Conclusion:
With these tips, you can cook perfect bacon every time. Whether you like your bacon crispy or chewy, there is a recipe in this article that will suit your taste. So next time you're craving bacon, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.
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