You’ve Been Cooking Bacon Wrong This Whole Time

Crispy, golden bacon that doesn’t shrink into sad little strips? Turns out we’ve all been doing it wrong.

A food blogger and recipe expert has shared the best way to fry bacon—and it’s all about patience and the right pan.

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The Secret to Perfect Bacon

🥓 Let it warm up – Take the bacon out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Cooking cold bacon makes it tough and uneven.

🥓 Use a cast-iron skillet – This ensures even heat, a perfect sear, and crispy, salty edges.

🥓 Cook it low and slow – High heat shocks the bacon and makes it shrink. A low-to-medium heat will cook it evenly without curling up.

🥓 Don’t overcrowd the pan – Give each strip space to crisp up properly.

🚫 Avoid the air fryer! Experts warn that bacon grease drips and smokes, which can lead to splattering and a smoky mess.

Time to Level Up Your Breakfast!

Have you been cooking bacon wrong this whole time? What’s your go-to method? Let us know in the comments! 🍳🔥