The Best Way To Cook Bacon?

Ingredients

• 1 pound Bacon (regular or thick cut, sliced; any brand such as Oscar Mayer works)
• 1 cup Water (adds moisture for even rendering; use plain tap water)

Instructions

1. Arrange Bacon in Cold Skillet

   Lay the bacon strips in a single layer in a cold 12‑inch skillet; you can add a second layer perpendicular to the first if needed, allowing slight overlap.

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2. Add Water

   Pour 1 cup of water into the skillet, just enough to barely cover the bacon strips.

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3. Bring to a Simmer

   Set the burner to medium heat and bring the water to a gentle simmer. You’ll see small bubbles forming around the bacon.

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4. Simmer Until Water Evaporates

   Maintain a gentle simmer for 15‑20 minutes, or until the water has completely evaporated. The bacon will continue to render fat as the water disappears.

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5. Fry the Rendered Bacon

   Once the water is gone, the bacon will begin to fry in its own rendered fat. Stir or flip with tongs every 30 seconds to keep pieces submerged and evenly browned.

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6. Drain and Rest

   Using tongs, transfer the cooked bacon to a layer of paper towels, spreading the strips flat to drain excess fat.

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7. Serve or Store

   Serve immediately, or let the bacon cool completely before storing.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

84

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

0 g

Fat

16 g

Fiber

0 g