Shrinkage?

[dirtsailor2003]

I know the rules but I wasn't gonna not post this!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Preventing-Bacon-Shrinkage-An-Experiment

 

[pc farmer]

Interesting.

I just would like to find how to keep it from curling up when frying.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Interesting.

I just would like to find how to keep it from curling up when frying.

Cast iron bacon press or a small cast iron pan on top.

 

[pc farmer]

I don't have either one.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

What???? No cast iron??? Then another pan or pot with some water or other heavy items will work too.

 

[pc farmer]

Nope. But I did just buy a lodge DO.

 

[venture]

Another alterniaive is to start your bacon in a cold pan.

Turn frequently and cook gently.

Pain in the behind, but it will work.

If doing more than one load through the skillet, future loads will cook quicker and need careful tending.

For large batches, bacon in the oven is common in high volume institutional cooking.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[pc farmer]

Sorry to hijack Case.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Sorry to hijack Case.

Hijack? It's all about bacon, right? And the discussion of Bacon Shrinkage ! Alls good!

 

[africanmeat]

thanks for you just made my day