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In a YouTube video titled \u2018The best ways to cook bacon (and the worst)’, Frank was \u201cgoing over the typical [method of] frying bacon, as well as some unconventional techniques\u201d like oven baking and using the microwave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Also known as the \u201ctraditional, tried and true method that most people use\u201d to cook bacon, \u201ctakes less time than turning on the oven, and it\u2019s probably the best method for five, to six slices of bacon\u201d, Frank said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He explained the choice of bacon is key for this method of cooking: \u201cWhenever I choose to pan-fry bacon, I\u2019m looking for thick-cut bacon. I think it holds better, the slices are a little sturdier, and I find regular bacon is a little too flimsy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI like to use a cast iron pan, if you don\u2019t have a cast iron pan, that\u2019s fine. I let it heat up on medium heat for three to five minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis might seem counter-intuitive, but I like to start with a little bit of fat – I don\u2019t like putting things into a dry pan, I think it\u2019s a bad habit to get into. I just coat the bottom of my pan with a little bit of oil.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Frank suggests laying the bacon rashers \u201cflat\u201d in the pan and to begin with the bacon will \u201ctouch the sides of the pan, but you\u2019ll notice it\u2019ll start to shrink up and fit inside the pan\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, you want to \u201cleave it alone\u201d. The chef explained: \u201cMost people start fussing with it, don\u2019t fuss, leave it to brown.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said it will take \u201cfive to ten minutes at least\u201d, and then he flipped the rashers to get them to cook evenly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are a couple of \u201cdisadvantages of using a pan\u201d. Firstly, \u201cit doesn\u2019t fit a lot of bacon\u201d, secondly, any bacon \u201cnot directly over the heat\u201d doesn\u2019t brown as well so you need to \u201cshuffle\u201d the rashers around.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once the bacon was brown and crispy, he removed the rashers and placed them onto a baking tray which was lined with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> \u201cThe baking sheet method is by far my favourite method,\u201d Frank remarked. \u201cYou can cook bulk amounts of bacon, with less space, there\u2019s no tending to the bacon, it also cooks the bacon more evenly without splatters in your kitchen, and the results are superior in every way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n For this method, you need a sheet or baking tray and line it with a sheet of parchment paper. If you don\u2019t have parchment paper, use a wire rack, but Frank doesn\u2019t like using a rack because he\u2019s \u201clazy and doesn\u2019t want to clean it\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n He also said cooking bacon on parchment paper means the bacon \u201ccooks in its own fat\u201d. He notes he does \u201cdrain all the fat off\u201d after cooking, so don\u2019t worry about there being too much fat.\u00a0<\/p>\n First, take the rashers of bacon, and lie them \u201cside by side\u201d. The chef said the \u201cyield on the bacon is better\u201d when baking in the oven as you \u201cdon\u2019t get as much shrinkage\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n Once all the bacon is lined up, put it into the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n After the time is up, drain the bacon on a baking tray lined with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cFor me, this is the perfect texture,\u201d Frank admitted. \u201cA little crunchy, a little chewy. The bacon is evenly baked, a little crispy on the outside.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAs a chef, I have zero problems with the microwave, it\u2019s a great tool,\u201d Frank said. \u201cIf you need to get your bacon cooked in minutes, and you only need two-three slices, the microwave is the way to go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The chef also said this method requires minimal clean-up. All you need is a few paper towels and a microwave-safe plate.\u00a0<\/p>\n Take the bacon rashers and place them on the paper towel on the plate. Cover it with two or three more sheets of paper towel to \u201csoak up the excess fat\u201d and \u201chelps steam\u201d the bacon.\u00a0<\/p>\n Put the plate in the microwave on high for four to six minutes. After five minutes, Frank checked the bacon and it was \u201csuper crispy\u201d and \u201cdelicious\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n
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