Crispy Fried Bacon: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

dry skillet.

Don’t preheat the pan first.

Arrange the slices in a single layer. It’s okay if they’re touching slightly because bacon will shrink as it cooks.

Starting cold gives the bacon fat time to slowly render before the meat becomes too hot.

Step 2: Turn the Heat to Medium-Low

Place the skillet over medium-low heat.

Let the bacon cook slowly.

You should hear a gentle sizzle rather than an aggressive popping and splattering.

This slower cooking process helps render the fat evenly and gives the bacon time to develop

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