I would def do the pan because then you can deglaze the sucs with a little vinegar or something and make a quick pan sauce while your bacon cools, and you can drizzle that over an English muffin, or use it to saute some pre-diced vegetables, beet greens…then you get a clean pan AND a sauce AND you can dig right into the bacon when it all comes together. If you’re fast enough you could even chop your veggies while the bacon is cooking. Then the whole process is like 15 minutes
They make bespoke microwave bacon trays with relief and lids. Drain it in a jar while it’s still warm, and then a dab of soap and a quick rinse does the job. I was raised with it cooked that way, and it’s uniform, unlike pan-fried. No microwave cleanup involved.
Using the microwave is a lot quicker, but two or three sheets of paper towels on a large plate, then the bacon on top of that with a single sheet on top of the bacon will usually keep the grease localized to the plate and makes for easy cleanup.
Depends on the how many slices, wattage of the microwave, and how long it is put in for.
8-10 slices on high for 7-8 minutes, they will come out looking like #2 or #3. Then letting them cool uncovered on the counter, they’ll finish cooking themselves from the radiant heat to between #3 or #4.
Once you figure out the general timing for your microwave, then you can get the perfect bacon that you like.
There is also the suggestion from the other reply you got. I never had one of those trays, but for people that I have known that have it, it can work pretty well too. My only issue with them is that it’s a single purpose kitchen tool, unlike a plate that can be used for many things besides bacon. Anyway, I’m rambling.
Air fryer at 350 for 10-12 minutes does a pretty good job at crispy bacon, more if it’s thick bacon. It gives you time to work on the rest of breakfast without needing to think about it.
Correct. 4 is perfect. Baked in the oven or pan fried?
I would def do the pan because then you can deglaze the sucs with a little vinegar or something and make a quick pan sauce while your bacon cools, and you can drizzle that over an English muffin, or use it to saute some pre-diced vegetables, beet greens…then you get a clean pan AND a sauce AND you can dig right into the bacon when it all comes together. If you’re fast enough you could even chop your veggies while the bacon is cooking. Then the whole process is like 15 minutes
Tasty!! I doubt for me it would take 15 minutes, but it sounds like a good use of the bacon crunchies and fat
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I’ve always microwaved mine.
Does that cause any issues? I can’t imagine the microwave cleanup to be a walk in the park.
They make bespoke microwave bacon trays with relief and lids. Drain it in a jar while it’s still warm, and then a dab of soap and a quick rinse does the job. I was raised with it cooked that way, and it’s uniform, unlike pan-fried. No microwave cleanup involved.
Huh learn something new every day.
My college roommate and I have been at odds about whether bacon should be microwaved since 1997. Now I just taunt him whenever I cook some.
Like, I make it a point to call each time and let him know I’m microwaving bacon. He usually doesn’t hang up on me.
Using the microwave is a lot quicker, but two or three sheets of paper towels on a large plate, then the bacon on top of that with a single sheet on top of the bacon will usually keep the grease localized to the plate and makes for easy cleanup.
Does it turn out as crispy? And would it be like for two minutes?
Depends on the how many slices, wattage of the microwave, and how long it is put in for.
8-10 slices on high for 7-8 minutes, they will come out looking like #2 or #3. Then letting them cool uncovered on the counter, they’ll finish cooking themselves from the radiant heat to between #3 or #4.
Once you figure out the general timing for your microwave, then you can get the perfect bacon that you like.
There is also the suggestion from the other reply you got. I never had one of those trays, but for people that I have known that have it, it can work pretty well too. My only issue with them is that it’s a single purpose kitchen tool, unlike a plate that can be used for many things besides bacon. Anyway, I’m rambling.
I replied, but I realized I didn’t answer your question. Yes, it can be crispy.
Air fryer at 350 for 10-12 minutes does a pretty good job at crispy bacon, more if it’s thick bacon. It gives you time to work on the rest of breakfast without needing to think about it.
Good point. I just have a toaster oven but same theory.