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What Can I Make with Bacon?
Bacon brings smoky, salty flavor to breakfast plates and plenty of other dishes. A little goes a long way.
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Cooking with bacon
Bacon is cured pork, usually smoked, and sliced thin. It crisps up golden and adds salty, smoky taste. Cook it in a skillet, in the oven, or on a sheet pan.
Unlike chops or shoulder, bacon is more of a flavor than a main cut. Unlike sausage, it is sliced, not ground. Use it for breakfast, wrap it around other foods, or crumble it over potatoes, beans, salads, and pasta. The leftover drippings add flavor to greens and cornbread.
Questions folks ask
How do I cook bacon in the oven?
Lay slices on a lined sheet pan and bake at 400°F for about 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp.
How long does cooked bacon keep?
In the fridge, a few days in a sealed container. You can also freeze it.
Can I use bacon in dinner recipes?
Yes. It adds flavor to soups, beans, pasta, and vegetables.
Kitchen tips
- Start in a cold pan for even, less splattery cooking.
- For a crowd, bake slices on a lined sheet pan.
- Drain on paper towels to keep it crisp.
- Save the drippings in a jar in the fridge for cooking.
- Go easy on added salt, since bacon is already salty.