Lets be honest - you can’t beat perfectly cooked, crispy bacon as part of a full fry up - especially here in the UK. Here I show you how to bake bacon in the oven with hardly any mess to clean up afterwards. Show
Watch my video on how to bake bacon below. Here I use rashers as they're more common in the UK. A crispy strip of bacon on a piece of toast. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images Using a food thermometer is the best way to check for doneness but with most cuts of bacon, this method won't work. Getting it right when it comes to cooking time is important, however, to kill bacteria present on the meat. In most cases, a visual inspection is the only way to check if bacon is cooked. If your bacon is at least 1/2 inch thick, however, you can use a fork style food thermometer as a way to check bacon for doneness. Oven BakingStep 1Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on a rack in a shallow baking dish or on a broiler pan using tongs to arrange the slices. Step 2Preheat your oven to 375 F. Step 3Bake regular cut bacon for a minimum of 12 minutes, thick-cut bacon for a minimum of 16 minutes and extra thick, or butcher's cut bacon, for a minimum of 19 minutes. Inspect the bacon to make sure it is a dark brown color. Cook any thickness for up to five additional minutes if you prefer crispier bacon. Stovetop CookingStep 1Add bacon slices in a single layer to a cold skillet using tongs. Step 2Turn a burner to medium heat and cook the bacon slices, turning each slice with your tongs about every minute. Step 3Cook the slices for about eight to 10 minutes depending on thickness or until they reach a uniform dark brown color and have the degree of crispiness you prefer. Step 4Transfer the bacon slices to paper towels, let them drain for 30 to 60 seconds and transfer to a serving platter. Canadian BaconStep 1Heat olive oil in a skillet on your stovetop over medium heat. Step 2Cut slices from a Canadian bacon roll to a thickness you prefer using a sharp kitchen knife or use precut Canadian bacon slices. Add the bacon slices to the hot skillet using tongs. Step 3Cook the bacon for two minutes, then turn with tongs and cook an additional two minutes. Step 4Inspect the bacon to make sure it is brown and slightly crispy. Insert a fork style food thermometer 1/4 inch into bacon slices more than 1/2 inch thick and make sure the temperature is 160 F before transferring the bacon to paper towels to drain before serving.
Bacon is a staple in many American households. Often people associate it with a thin, crispy slice of meat, but does it have to be prepared this way to be safe? Bacon can be fully cooked even if it’s not crispy. As long as the meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees, it is safe to eat. Bacon cooked more slowly over lower heat will remain flexible when fully cooked versus getting crispy when cooked over high heat. Let’s look further into how to tell if your bacon is done and how to prepare it so it is more chewy than crispy! So as we already saw, bacon does not HAVE to be crispy to be “done.” Many people prefer bacon to be crispy, but a thicker slice of chewy bacon is my personal “ideal bacon!” To be fully cooked, bacon must be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This can be hard to measure because the meat is too thin to insert a meat thermometer. Because of this, the appearance of the meat is used to determine if it is done. Related Content: How Do You Cook Bacon On A Press? How Do You Use A Bacon Press? So the next logical question… What Does Cooked Bacon Look Like?The best way to determine if bacon is fully cooked is to look at the color. The meat portions will turn from pink to a reddish-brown color, and the fat areas will change from white/creamy to a golden brown color. Here are some pictures for you to reference to determine if your bacon is cooked.
Related Content: Can You Cook Eggs In Bacon Grease? Can Bacon Be Undercooked?Bacon is not safe to eat when undercooked, which is possible. Undercooked or raw bacon will be pinkish in color in the meat areas and white or cream in the fatty areas. Uncooked pork can still contain parasites or bacteria which cause illness. The USDA recommends cooking bacon to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure safety. How Do You Make Bacon Not Crispy?There are two main ways to cook chewy (not crispy) bacon: cook it in a moist environment or at a low temperature. Adding additional oil or fat to the meat while cooking, covering the pan while frying, or coving your meat with foil if baking in the oven are all options to maintain moisture in the meat. Also, cooking bacon in the microwave will retain the moisture and result in chewy, not crispy bacon. Cooking it slower at a lower heat and ensuring the meat has warmed slightly prior to cooking (rest on the counter for 15 minutes) will also help maintain moisture in the meat. For example, if you bake bacon on a baking sheet at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, the meat will remain in its own grease while cooking and cook more slowly, which will result in a chewier, more flexible piece of bacon. You can also cook over low-medium heat on the stovetop and remove from the heat to rest prior to eating. Can You Eat Bacon Without Frying It?You can eat bacon without frying it in a frying pan! You can cook it in the microwave, bake it in the oven, use a slow cooker, use an instant pot, or use an air fryer. There are many recipes available for each of these options. As long as the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, it is safe to eat (this is determined based on appearance due to the thinness of the meat not allowing the use of a meat thermometer.) More Bacon InformationI’ve written a lot of information about bacon. If you are interested in seeing all my bacon-related articles, click here. So there you have it- you don’t need to cook bacon until it’s crispy! If you have never tried a slice of slightly chewy bacon, I HIGHLY recommend giving it a shot! SOOO GOOD! Now it is time for YOU to get Crafty with Ashy! Can you eat bacon slightly pink?In short, yes! We used to be afraid of pink pork because of a parasite known as trichinosis, but the risk of contracting it is virtually nonexistent these days. Like beef, pork temperatures are designed to cook the meat long enough to nix E. coli, which means it may have a little color in the middle.
Can bacon be slightly undercooked?Bacon is salt-cured meat cut from pig belly. It's unsafe to eat this popular breakfast item raw due to an increased risk of food poisoning. Instead, you should cook bacon thoroughly — but be careful not to overcook it, as doing so can increase the formation of carcinogens.
How do you make sure your bacon is cooked?Inspect the bacon to make sure it is brown and slightly crispy. Insert a fork style food thermometer 1/4 inch into bacon slices more than 1/2 inch thick and make sure the temperature is 160 F before transferring the bacon to paper towels to drain before serving.
How long does it take to fry bacon UK?To cook: Bacon can be fried, dry fried or grilled. To fry, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan until hot, add the bacon and cook streaky or back rashers for 1–2 minutes on each side and steaks for 3–4 minutes on each side. Dry frying is a healthier method of frying where only the melted fat from the meat is used.
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