How to Cook Bacon
Hollo, I'm Ouaiphon Phromwongsa. Today l'm here to talk about how to cook Bacon
Nothing beats the smell of bacon in the morning. There is a variety of ways to cook bacon depending on your recipe, preferences, or health needs, but they all taste great. Cooking bacon doesn't need to be difficult, and even making your own from pork belly is easy for the home chef.
Firstly Take your bacon out of the fridge to warm up. When cold bacon hits a hot pan it doesn't have time to naturally heat up, allowing the grease to leave the meat and cook the bacon. Take your strips out of the fridge for 5-6 minutes before you start cooking.
Second Lay the bacon on a cool frying pan or griddle. Lay the bacon out on the pan so it is flat and none of the edges overlap. Heavy bottom pans, like cast iron, are best, but any pan will work.
Next Turn the heat on medium and let the bacon and pan heat up together. Bacon cooks best when started in a cold pan, so don't preheat anything. Turn the heat on medium-low and let the bacon start to crackle slowly.
Next Turn the bacon when it starts to curl and wave. The familiar, wavy bacon shape is a good sign your meat could use a flip. Turn it over and let it keep cooking, undisturbed. This usually occurs after 7-8 minutes.
After That Flip the bacon every 7-8 minutes until cooked to your desired crispiness. Bacon cooking is less of a science as an art, so make the meat you want to eat. As the meat heats up, it will brown and harden. Do not, however, let it get past a dark, bark-like brown, as the next step is usually burning.
Next Lay the cooked bacon on a paper towel to drain. Remove any excess grease by placing the bacon on a plate with paper towels, then gently pat the grease off of the top with another paper towel.
Finally Drain the grease into a glass jar. You should not pour grease down your drain, as it will solidify when it cools and can cause a clog. Luckily, bacon grease is an incredibly cooking oil that lends a rich, smoky taste to any meal. Let the grease cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then pour it into a glass jar to save. It will harden and can be used in place of butter, lard, or cooking oil.
I hope my presentation today will be useful for everyone