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Pan-Seared Bacon
timer
10 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings

About This Recipe
Crispy, golden-brown bacon made perfectly every time with this simple yet genius cooking method! Start by simmering bacon in water—a game-changing technique that ensures even cooking and irresistibly wavy, tender strips. As the water evaporates, the bacon fries in its own rendered fat, turning beautifully crisp without burning. Flip every 30 seconds for an even golden finish, then drain on a paper towel for maximum crunch with less grease. The result? Flavorful, restaurant-quality bacon with the ideal balance of crispiness and chew. Perfect for pairing with eggs, pancakes, or sandwiches, this foolproof method guarantees the best bacon for breakfast or any meal. Try it once, and you’ll never go back to plain frying!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Bacon 200g (about 8-10 slices)
The aromatics
- Water 50ml
- Paper towel as needed
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Place the bacon in a pot with some water covering the surface, then bring to a boil over high heat and adjust to medium heat to continue frying.
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Step 2
After two minutes, you can see that the bacon has been cooked in water and has a wavy shape.
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Step 3
Continue to fry and flip, flipping every 30 seconds, until both sides are slightly golden brown.
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Step 4
Towards the end of frying, bubbles will appear on the surface, which are the result of the fat being fried.
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Step 5
At this point, you can turn off the heat and place the bacon on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
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Step 6
The bacon can be served with any breakfast dish.
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