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> 8. The best way to get crispy bacon is to start with a cold pan. Start in a cold pan, but put a little bit of water in it (just enough to cover the bacon). P
by throw0101a 5y ago
> 8. The best way to get crispy bacon is to start with a cold pan.
Start in a cold pan, but put a little bit of water in it (just enough to cover the bacon). Per America's Test Kitchen:
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2guC4Badq2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2guC4Badq2s
First, the water will act as lubricant to prevent burning. Second, the water will take the initial heat instead of the bacon. But as the water gets hotter the heat will also transfer to the bacon's fat, which will start to render (go from solid to liquid). By the time the water boils away the fat will now be present in the pan as lubricant.
For larger batches bake it in the oven:
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J84JQU71WBc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J84JQU71WBc