Crispy Bacon
Cooking bacon in water is an easy technique to jump-start the crispy bacon process. I've been using this method for as long as I can remember and it never fails me.
Ingredients
- 4-6 strips bacon (enough to fit in a large nonstick pan)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cut the bacon strips in half and spread them evenly in a large nonstick pan. It's okay if some strips are overlapping as they will shrink as they cook.
- Add two tablespoons of water and cover with a lid. Heat the pan over medium-high heat and cook until the water is mostly evaporated, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the lid, reduce the heat to medium, and flip the bacon. Cook for another 7-10 minutes, flipping frequently so the bacon cooks evenly on both sides. If the pan starts smoking excessively, reduce the heat. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. They will crisp up as they cool down.
- I love using the leftover bacon fat for frying eggs, grilling bread, or as a substitute for oil in stir-fries.