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the best ways to cook bacon

Recipe by
Karen Feinen
Rochester, NY

Three good methods for cooking bacon.

method Stove Top

Ingredients For the best ways to cook bacon

  • bacon

How To Make the best ways to cook bacon

  • 1
    SKILLET METHOD: Start bacon in a cold skillet, cast iron cooks faster than steel. For bacon that crumbles easily, add a bit of cold water to the cold skillet and cook until water evaporates and bacon crisps.
  • 2
    OVEN METHOD: This especially works well when you need to make a larger amount of servings. Place bacon on a wire rack, set in a rimmed baking sheet. Cook in a preheated, 450 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • 3
    MICROWAVE METHOD: Place bacon between several layers of paper towels on a microwave safe plate. Cook on high for 2 - 4 minutes, depending on your oven. After the first 2 minutes check about every 30 seconds until bacon reaches your desired level of crispness.
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