Bacon Cooking Method

[magnum3672]

I know of at least 3 methods

Fry (either pressed or not pressed)

Bake

Microwave.

Whats your favorite method? Do you change it up for BBB?

 

[alblancher]

Fry baby Fry

Fries better once a bit of grease has been drawn in the pan.

 

[SmokinAl]

FRY!

 

[magnum3672]

I am a fan of frying my bacon unless its going into something (like a cheese ball for example), then I'll bake it so there's even cooking.

For BBB I fry it but I put a pan lid on top of the bacon to press it down so it'll crisp up a bit.  It helps with the "hammy" taste IMO.

 

[mdboatbum]

I bake it on a cooling rack in a half sheet pan. I put a couple pieces of damp paper towels in under the cooling rack to keep it from smoking, that is unless I wanna keep the grease for other uses. It's easy, doesn't take too long and gives a very consistent result.

 

[jc1947]

FRY!!!!!!!!!

 

[pops6927]

Definitely bake at 375° on a baking sheet or on a cast iron griddle with grilling ridges (sprayed with olive oil spray) in the oven so it doesn't sit in the grease, then drip drain while pulling it off to reduce as much fat as possible, cook time usually about 15 min.  Is it the best method?  IMO, as it cooks it evenly and with less fat, yes.  Is frying it in its own fat more flavorful?  Yes.  Is it healthier baked in the oven?  Definitely yes.  Does it allow me to have a little bacon once a month?  Yes!  Sacrifice some flavor, but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.  And, I use lo-sodium bacon too.

 

[magnum3672]

Everyone do the same process for BBB?

 

[solaryellow]

We typically broil ours.

 

[roller]

Deep Fat Fry...YUMMMMMMMMM !

 

[chef jimmyj]

Both Baking and Frying depending on the amount...1 lb Fry...2 or more Bake...JJ

 

[pit 4 brains]

I fry.

regardless of 3 peices or a pound plus of thick sliced.. I just layer it in my pan (non-stick grill bottom) one way then another cold, then turn the heat to med high and let it come up slowly. A little tossing and turning as it renders to keep it even. I pull it when the peices get that even brown. On to a folded paper towell on a plate.. mmmmm bacon

 

[venture]

I like to fry.

For large amounts, baking works fine. Baking pig candy is a treat that will put you in good shape with the lady in your house!

To microwave?  Put the bacon between sheets of paper towel.  Set on high.  Walk away and wait for the flames to come up and the smoke detector to go off.  LOL

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[venture]

Forgive me for that post.  Somebody might take it seriously.

Back in the '70s people were telling us stuff like that.

I should have added to call 911 before starting, but I don't remember if we had 911 in the '70s?

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[bmudd14474]

Bake

 

[magnum3672]

Hrmmmm Should have done a poll.

I must say most everyone likes their piggies fried though.

 

[slownlow]

I haven't tried it yet, but a buddy of mine does his on his Foreman grill.  He said after he saw how much grease collected in the drip pan, he would never go back to frying.     I have to try it out.

 

[pit 4 brains]

I haven't tried it yet, but a buddy of mine does his on his Foreman grill.  He said after he saw how much grease collected in the drip pan, he would never go back to frying.     I have to try it out.

Here's a poll for ya.

Who here keeps thier bacon grease in a can, in the fridge, to be used as needed? I sure do..

90% or so of my bacon grease comes from my own smoked bacon and it imparts a nice smokey, pork lard flavor to many a dish. You can have your veggie oil ( I do use alot of olive oil too), but I'll drown my fried eggs in bacon grease...
 

 

[SmokinAl]

I do keep bacon grease in the fridge just like my Mother did. I fry my bacon & save the grease. However, I only eat bacon a couple of times a month and when I do I like it fried like I had when I was a kid. No it's not the healthiest meal, but it's an indulgence I do enjoy.

 

[venture]

I beg to differ?  That is not bacon grease, that is just drippings.

It's a pork fat thing, and that is good!

Good luck and good smoking.