TIPS:
- Buy bacon from the full-service deli counter, not the plastic-wrapped stuff. Ideally, have them slice it for you.
- Brown is better than red. Red has probably been treated with nitrates.
- If buying plastic-wrapped get center cut and thick-cut. They position the label to cut the fatty icky looking part of the bacon
- The bottom rack is usually the cheap stuff that is full of chemicals. The top shelf is more expensive, and not necessarily a lot better. Stick to the middle shelf. Generally, just stick with the middle-priced product.
- Should be only slightly smokey, not overwhelming
- Artisanal products are generally better than National Conglomerates
- Lots of different flavors are available, so get what you like
This is a way to cook a pound of bacon on the weekend so that you have it available throughout the week quickly and easily.
- Preheat your oven to 400ยบ
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Spread a pound of bacon out on the baking sheet
- Cook the bacon for 15 minutes
- Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel to cool drain
After cooled, you can roll it up in waxed paper and store in a ziplock back in the freezer for use throughout the week. Just heat up the bacon slice for 20 seconds in the microwave or 1-2 minutes in your skillet.
