Keep Bacon From Curling

RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by ChloeA (39) | (09/04/2008) Contact I tried the oven method but felt it still made a big mess. I now line a plate with paper towels, fold the bacon slices in half, cover with another paper towel, and cook about six slices in the microwave until they're crispy. The top towel prevents any splatters and it works like a charm. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post By soochatty (Guest Post) (09/03/2008) As far as I am concerned the only way to cook bacon is in the oven. I put a single layer of bacon on a cookie sheet lined with foil and cook in a 400º preheated oven for 15 mins. There is no turning, no curling and no messy spatters to clean up. I do a whole pound at a time and put the uneaten portions in a plastic bag in the freezer. Then you can reheat as many strips as you want to use in the microwave. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by Shosha (65) | (09/03/2008) Profile | Contact My mom used to dredge it lightly in flour first... makes it really cripsy, no curls. You can also season the flour with pepper for a great flavour! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by ggmsmolly (13) | (09/03/2008) Contact I use a bacon press when I am cooking bacon and don't have any problems. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post By glinda (Guest Post) (09/03/2008) We use a cast iron bacon press, I also cook in cast iron skillets. The bacon press has a wood handle so you don't burn yourself. It's very handy. You can probably buy a bacon press where you buy cast iron skillets. One time I was doing two skillets of bacon, with one bacon press, and I just sit a smaller cast iron skillet on top of the bacon in the other skillet, and it works fine too. Just watch the grease when you raise either the bacon press or the extra skillet for holding down the bacon. I usually keep a pie pan to the side to hold either while I check on my bacon, or take it out. And remember when you weight down your bacon, it cooks ALOT faster, I learned to do this cooking in a restaurant. Enjoy Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by blackbess (23) | (09/03/2008) Profile | Contact Just along snip the fat at intervals with kitchen scissors and it won't curl up in the fry-pan. jan uk Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post By cakedec (Guest Post) (09/03/2008) I clip the rind every inch or so & just press it down with a spatula as it cooks on med ' heat, it curls as the fat on the rind edge melts & shrinks, this method has worked over 50 years for me. My 2 daughters stayed with an aunt for a weekend when they were young girls, as aunt Mary put the bacon in the pan for breakfast she just left it while she was getting the plates to warm in the oven, very surprised at this. Sandra [who was used to seeing me stand with the spatula pressing the bacon flat so the fat would brown nicely] said "auntie are you just going to leave the bacon to fry on it's OWN"! Later as my sister was telling me this she added - " I thought she wanted me to jump in with it! - I can never fry bacon now without a smile as that ALWAYS comes to mind. I think you may like the results this way Mary, it is quick, easy & the fat crisp. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post By BARBARA. (Guest Post) (09/02/2008) Put in a cold, room temp, skillet then turn the heat on medium or so. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by bluealt (59) | (09/02/2008) Contact I bake a package of bacon at a time in the oven. 400 degrees for 12-15 min. depending on how crispy you want it. It works great this way, tastes better to me and it doesn't curl. It's also less work and less messy than frying on the stove. I use a cookie sheet covered with tin foil, then lay out the bacon in a single layer and bake. When done, remove bacon to drain. Let the grease cool down in the pan for about 20 minutes and then pour into a container & refrigerate for later cooking or discard it in the trash. Never down the drain. Very easy. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by rainy21 (1) | (09/02/2008) Contact Put the bacon in a bowl of ice water right before frying and it will stay flat. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by mom-from-missouri (145) | (09/02/2008) Profile | Contact I have seen it cooked in cast iron with a weight on it to prevent curling. There is actually a bacon weight made--resembles an old fashioned sad iron. I also have seen it cooked in a large cast iron skillet with a smaller skillet placed on top the bacon for weight. I saw this done once at a campsite. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by mulberry204 (101) | (09/02/2008) Contact I cook mine in the micowave. I place it on 2 pieces of paper towels & cover with 1 or 2 pices of paper towels. It cooks without making a mess & is flat. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Keep Bacon From Curling Post by Sally_Admin (139) | (09/02/2008) Profile | Contact You can help prevent bacon from curling when you fry it by dipping it in cold water before cooking it. It also helps to poke a few holes in the bacon before frying it. Answers: RE: Keep Bacon From Curling I cook bacon by putting it on a cookie sheet and baking it in the oven. I never have a problem with it curling up, especially if I do it on a slow roast type of deal. It really makes the bacon taste even better. (10/16/2006) By Rockcandy248 RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Ditto here on the oven. It cooks more evenly and turns out perfect! (10/16/2006) By mef1957 RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Cut the rind off it,get the fry pan not too hot use butter,heat butter till it throffs but dont burn the butter, put in bacon let it fry abit to get colour then turn down the heat just above simmer - med temp & cook slowly till desired taste.Hope this helps. (10/16/2006) By Lambchop Western Australia RE: Keep Bacon From Curling Cook it in the oven, it cooks evenly and no curling. bake @350 for approximately 20 minutes depending on your oven and elevation. Have a dish with a folded paper towel ready and use tongs to transfer to dish. fat can be put in an empty can, put it in the fridge to get solid and dispose of it on trash day. (10/18/2006) By dotty Report Spam or Abuse