Bacon Methodology

[John]

The Best Method for Making Bacon

Cast iron or in the oven? Microwave or air fryer?

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[husky429]

Don't even need to read the article. The answer is in the oven on a silicone baking mat.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I now have a tremendous desire to sous vide some bacon.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

I personally use the baking sheet parchment paper oven method. Found it to be just a more consistent cook for large batches of bacon.

 

[Peacefrog]

Interesting, I saw the sous vide option and immediately thought how gross the bacon would certainly come out. However, as with steaks and many other proteins, there is still a pan-searing step involved. I can understand how thick cut bacon might work our really well this way. While being a rather drawn out process, there is the convenience of being able to use the existing store packaging and the potential to do the sous vide process well ahead of time. Will definitely try this.

 

[QuickDraw]

 

[Chin Diesel]

Air fryer is by far best mrhod for cooking and easiest for clean up.

360 degrees and vary the time based on thickness and how well you like you bacon crisped.

 

[87Xfer]

I typically do it in the oven, in a sheet pan lined with the extra wide foil, so cleanup basically consists of just tossing the foil. An air fryer is one of the few kitchen gizmos i haven't picked up yet.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I typically do it in the oven, in a sheet pan lined with the extra wide foil, so cleanup basically consists of just tossing the foil. An air fryer is one of the few kitchen gizmos i haven't picked up yet.

It's pretty cool. I'm not entirely sure what it does or if I'm using it correctly but I just throw some in there and turn some knobs and it comes out pretty good.

 

[RichZ]

I have tried all buy but the sous vide, and still prefer my bacon fried in a cast iron pan. But then again, most people would call my bacon burnt.

 

[Devland]

I prefer no bacon.. Never really cared for it. It is like coffee. They smell good while cooking/brewing, but are a disappointment when you taste them.

 

[Edward Sargent]

I prefer no bacon.. Never really cared for it. It is like coffee. They smell good while cooking/brewing, but are a disappointment when you taste them.

Covid will do that to your taste buds

 

[John]

I prefer no bacon.. Never really cared for it. It is like coffee. They smell good while cooking/brewing, but are a disappointment when you taste them.

 

[Chin Diesel]

It's pretty cool. I'm not entirely sure what it does or if I'm using it correctly but I just throw some in there and turn some knobs and it comes out pretty good.

Mrs Diesel did some 1 1/2" thick pork chops tonight.

360 for 22 minutes.

 

[superjohn]

I have tried all buy but the sous vide, and still prefer my bacon fried in a cast iron pan. But then again, most people would call my bacon burnt.

Same, frying pan is best IMO but I don't like it burned or too crispy. A little mix of crispy with soft fatty bits and then I cook my eggs in some of the left over bacon fat. Only really have bacon with eggs or if whipping up a Carbonara.

 

[jibsey]

Restaurants must get higher quality bacon than we can get at the store because very often it is just better in flavor. Whole Foods sells some that’s pretty good but often I am disappointed with what is being sold in the grocery store.

 

[formerlurker]

I prefer no bacon.. Never really cared for it. It is like coffee. They smell good while cooking/brewing, but are a disappointment when you taste them.

You're eating the wrong bacon and drinking the wrong coffee, Dev.

 

[storrsroars]

Air fryer is by far best mrhod for cooking and easiest for clean up.

360 degrees and vary the time based on thickness and how well you like you bacon crisped.

Might work fine with one of those countertop Ninja things, but I wouldn't try it in a countertop oven with an air fryer setting.

 

[temery]

Mrs Diesel did some 1 1/2" thick pork chops tonight.

360 for 22 minutes.

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'Just made two in the air fryer. Hickory maple arinade, then 16 min at 380, turning at 8 min. Great pork chops.

 

[AtlantaHusky]

I'll always bite at a bacon thread. Pun intended.

I love the Sous vide. The benefits of Sous vide is that you and sous vide basically a whole package of bacon then take what you need to sear both sides and cook fast. You get the crispiness and if you have a nice thick piece of bacon you get some of the tenderness too. It's more work but if you have a big group for breakfast or a regimented bacon habit it is hard to beat. Also the bacon drippings from sous vide is different than bacon grease. Can be used for other things. MMMM bacon with other things.

Baking in oven on a rack is great. I've been just using my Tovala lately and it's been working well. Bacon is great in that even most bad bacon is good. Cooking on a little rack is nice for the drainage.

I'm a huge Cast Iron fan, especially of steaks. Bacon is great there too but is cooked in it's grease and can be a bit messy. But I'm messier than most.

Would like to see if people are brand loyal to any brands, although I know that varies by region. I usually just go with the higher quality stuff on sale. Costco does have good bacon to get in bulk.

We are almost there with the season! Thanks bacon for helping us pass some time on the Boneyard.

 

[HooperScooper]

Mrs Diesel did some 1 1/2" thick pork chops tonight.

360 for 22 minutes.

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Are they wrapped in bacon?

 

[TheRealKBuks]

 

[Chin Diesel]

Restaurants must get higher quality bacon than we can get at the store because very often it is just better in flavor. Whole Foods sells some that’s pretty good but often I am disappointed with what is being sold in the grocery store.

For grocery store I go with Wright bacon. Their thick bacon is dm good.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Might work fine with one of those countertop Ninja things, but I wouldn't try it in a countertop oven with an air fryer setting.

That's what we have. A counter top Ninja. We are cooking for two most nights and it's much easier than the oven.

On a tangent, if you are cooking inside, the Ninja air fryer is best way to cook hot dogs. Perfect char and blister.

 

[superjohn]

Sorry Frank, you start with a cool pan when frying bacon.