How to Cook Bacon

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Craig Claiborne’s Kitchen Primer

By Craig Claiborne

Published 1969

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Method

Place as many slices of bacon as desired in a large cold skillet. Heat the skillet and, as the bacon starts to cook, use a pair of tongs or a two-pronged fork to turn the slices. Continue cooking, turning occasionally, until bacon is as brown and crisp as desired. The heat under the skillet will affect the crispness of the bacon. If the bacon is cooked over very slow heat, it will not be as cri