Bacon is a usual presence in many breakfasts and sandwiches, but the way it is made can dictate if the kitchen is clean or covered with fat. Most people continue to resort to the frying pan, but there is an alternative method that promises speed, less work and can guarantee a crispy bacon.
Alternative Method for Frying
Instead of heating the oil and facing fat splashes, it is possible to prepare bacon strips in the microwave in just a few minutes. The technique consists of placing the bacon between cooking paper sheets that absorb excess fat and help create the stall texture.
Tips shared by experts
Kitchen enthusiast Laura Fuente explained in her blog, quoted by the British newspaper Daily Express, that this method is suitable for those who need bacon quickly, either breakfast or a recipe. According to the expert, “it is possible to cook super crispy bacon in just a few seconds, with the simple touch of a button.”
The secret is in the confection time: one by a bacon strip may need between a minute to a minute and a half. Already two to four strips need about two to four minutes, depending on the thickness.
How to prepare step by step
For better results, it is recommended to use two overlapping paper dishes and at least two sheets of kitchen paper under the bacon. On top, another sheet of paper should cover the strips, helping to absorb the fat, refers to the same source.
After two minutes in the microwave, the consistency should be verified: if the bacon is already firm and crispy, it is ready to serve. Otherwise, it can return to the microwave at intervals of 15 to 20 seconds until it reaches the ideal point without burning.
Quick and tasty result
Contrary to popular belief, the microwave does not leave the bacon soft or insipid. On the contrary, it guarantees crispy, tasty and ready to use slices in any meal, from a classic BLT to a traditional English breakfast, says the expert, quoted by.
This method combines quickly with convenience and reduces dirt in the kitchen to a minimum and can become a practical alternative for those who appreciate bacon in everyday life.
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