While frying bacon is typically the go-to method for crispy bacon, chef Frank Proto promised there’s another way to ensure a delicious bite. Posting to his YouTube channel, chef Frank revealed how to get “super crispy” bacon in a microwave. The cooking expert said: “As a chef, I have zero problems with the microwave, it’s … Read more
For this hack, I started off with a cold frying pan and laid the bacon out flat. I opted for streaky bacon as the higher fat content works best with this method. Next, I added water to the pan – just enough so that the bacon was covered. I placed the pan on the stove … Read more
Cooking bacon may seem like a simple task, but frying it in a pan means the meat will curl up and shrink due to the excess oil, which makes it more difficult to get it crispy. Not only does oil splatter everywhere, but it cooks the bacon unevenly so it has a chewy and charred … Read more
Bacon is undeniably more delicious when it’s cooked to crispy perfection, but achieving that perfect level of crispiness without burning it can be a challenge. Chef Roice Bethel has come to the rescue with his foolproof recipe for consistently crispy bacon – and it doesn’t involve frying or using an oven. Roice, who goes by … Read more
Cooking bacon might seem straightforward, but too often it turns out burnt and bone-dry. The most common ways to cook this staple ingredient seem to be in a frying pan with oil, in the oven or perhaps the air fryer. Bacon cooked in the frying pan typically gives the best results, but using oil isn’t … Read more
Versatile and delicious, bacon rashers are a breakfast and brunch staple for many households. Whether enjoyed with sweet or savoury components, think maple syrup-covered pancakes or a classic fry-up, the meaty strips are best when golden and crisp. This desirable texture is easier said than done when it comes to home cooking, however, especially without … Read more
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 … Read more
Bacon is something many households cook as part of their breakfast, but the prospect of cleaning a greasy hob and pan often acts as a deterrent. However, Erin Clarke, a seasoned cook and founder of Well Plated, suggests an ingenious solution – she says to forget the stove and prepare your bacon in an air … Read more
Nothing is better than starting the day with a hearty bacon sandwich as a breakfast treat, but most of us do not want to deal with the messy clean-up of scrubbing an oily pan. However, Chef Billy Parisi, a cooking expert with over 25 years of experience, has shared that the best way to make … Read more
Few breakfast dishes aren’t made better with the addition of bacon, especially the crispy kind. However, cooking it at home is easier said than done without the help of an air fryer – an appliance renowned for crisping up almost any ingredient in minutes. Culinary icon Mary Berry has revealed her go-to method for mastering … Read more
