Cooking bacon may seem easy to get perfect results, but it often ends up charred and utterly dry.
TikTok’s @chefthomson has cracked the code to achieving crispy without the char and shared his top tips for cooking perfect bacon.
He pointed out that the “most common mistake” people make is using too high heat which only leaves your bacon “very dry and crusty”.
Say no to excessive oil or the usual oven or air fryer methods, and instead, try his fail-safe technique.
The culinary guru posted a video demonstrating how to whip up the “best bacon you’ll ever have”.
It’s simple, begin with placing your bacon in a cold pan, submerge it in water, and crank up the heat to medium.
Keep an ear out for the water boiling as that’s your cue to let the contents simmer.
If the water gets too bubbly, you just need to dial down the heat a notch.
He insists that there’s no need to be shy flipping the bacon, as this isn’t like cooking a steak.
By following these steps, he guaranteed: “You’ll end up with chewy, rich bacon. This is going to be some of the best bacon you’ll probably ever have.”
One user, @uknownperson420, chimed in: “I agree because I used to like crunchy bacon but I tried cooking bacon this way and it slaps.”
For those who like their bacon a little more crispier, the chef said: “Using this method you can still make the bacon crispy. Just leave it in the pan longer.”
But not everyone’s on board, as another user advocates for oven-cooking to achieve “perfect” bacon reliably.
The chef replied: “Oven is good for a large batch. For a smaller portion, this method will be quicker and yield a better result.”
