I decided to cook some bacon, and then I chose violence. - Upgoat

I decided to cook some bacon, and then I chose violence.
submitted by Thought_Criminal to Cooking 4 monthsDec 23, 2023 23:20:41 ago (+7/-1) (Cooking)

If I wore a shirt, it would need washed due to bacon splatter.
Shirtless bacon cooking hurt less knowing I still would have a clean shirt.
I overcooked it, my reticence to attend to the danger zone was certainly a factor.

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[ - ] Sector2 3 points 4 monthsDec 23, 2023 23:37:53 ago (+3/-0)

Overcooking bacon is fine as long as you don't introduce water into the cooking process. You have to go slower until the water is cooked off, otherwise you'll have grease splatters.

Glass lids at an angle are better than screens. They let the vapor out and block splatters. Screens need a napkin cover, because grease splatters go right through them.

[ + ] dassar

[ - ] dassar 6 points 4 monthsDec 24, 2023 02:15:25 ago (+6/-0)

I just turn the heat down and cook my bacon nice and slow- still get the desired crisp just takes 5 or 10 minutes. No spatter - no smoke - no burn.

[ + ] xmasskull

[ - ] xmasskull 1 point 4 monthsDec 24, 2023 01:07:13 ago (+1/-0)

You are now elevated to: Bacon MASTER! Congrats!

[ + ] Thought_Criminal

[ - ] Thought_Criminal [op] 1 point 4 monthsDec 24, 2023 01:17:57 ago (+1/-0)*

I had flush glass lid on cast iron, steam was condensing on lid falling to pan... and AugustineOfHippo said pan was too hot, I think is correct.

Just saw this contrary take about water in tha pan...:

https://www.purewow.com/food/cooking-crispy-bacon-without-splatters

How to cook bacon without splatters
The trick: All you need is water. Yep, it’s that simple. Pour just enough water over your slices in the skillet so they’re >submerged. Then, crank the heat up to high. When the water boils, turn the heat down to medium. Won’t that leave you with >soggy bacon, though? Nope. The H20 will completely evaporate, giving you perfectly crispy yet succulent—not brittle—results. >And a way cleaner stove. (Not to mention, burn-free arms.)

Why does it work, though? Simmering water keeps the initial cooking temperature low, so the meat keeps its tenderness. By the >time the water boils away, most of the fat has rendered—so you’re less likely to burn the bacon and the grease won’t spatter.

[ + ] Sector2

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 4 monthsDec 24, 2023 15:21:07 ago (+1/-0)

I'm going to try that technique tomorrow. Thanks.

[ - ] bosunmoon 1 point 4 monthsDec 24, 2023 15:02:35 ago (+1/-0)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlhTst19iy8

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 2 points 4 monthsDec 24, 2023 00:14:23 ago (+2/-0)

your bacon should not splatter. you are cooking it too hot.

[ + ] Thought_Criminal

[ - ] Thought_Criminal [op] 0 points 4 monthsDec 24, 2023 01:12:52 ago (+0/-0)*

Thank-you!

I just saw this:

https://www.purewow.com/food/cooking-crispy-bacon-without-splatters

[ - ] FacelessOne 2 points 4 monthsDec 23, 2023 23:23:55 ago (+2/-0)

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