🥓 Bacon
Bacon is salt-cured pork, usually made from the belly (in the U.S.) or the back loin (common in the U.K. and Canada). It’s savory, smoky, and crisps up beautifully when cooked.
🔥 How to Cook Bacon
🥘 Skillet (crispiest & fastest)
- Place strips in a cold pan (don’t overlap).
- Turn heat to medium.
- Cook 8–12 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- Drain on paper towels.
🔥 Oven (best for big batches)
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a sheet pan with foil; add a rack if you have one.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until desired crispness.
- Drain on paper towels.
⚡ Microwave (quickest)
- Layer bacon between paper towels.
- Microwave 4–6 minutes, checking halfway.
🧂 Types of Bacon
- American (streaky) bacon – fatty, from pork belly
- Canadian bacon – leaner, from the loin
- Thick-cut bacon – meatier texture
- Turkey bacon – lower fat alternative
🍳 Ways to Use Bacon
- Breakfast plates
- Burgers & sandwiches
- Crumbled into salads
- Wrapped around vegetables or chicken
- Added to sauces, soups, or mac & cheese
If you’d like, I can give you homemade bacon curing instructions, bacon gravy, or a bacon twist on Salisbury steak.
