Bacon might look like a breeze to get sizzling, but turn that heat up too high or drown it in oil, and you'll be left with a shrivelled mess. Donna Urso of Just One Donna fame has tipped off foodies that splashing a bit of water into the pan is the trick to getting "better" bacon without the fuss. She explained: "This method is quick, and easy, and produces perfectly cooked bacon every time.
The water helps to keep the bacon from burning and creates a consistent, crispy texture." And not just that, Donna says this nifty approach cuts down on the kitchen clean-up too, as "It is also much cleaner and seems less messy than traditional pan-frying methods. The water helps to keep the grease from splattering all over your stove.
" It sounds bizarre, but simmering your rashers stops them from glueing themselves to your frypan and ensures they brown nicely instead of charring to a crisp. While boiling away, the porky goodness gets tender, making sure every strip is evenly done and delectably crunchy, according to Donna. Here's another perk she mentions to the Express : "Cooking with water is ideal for busy people.
Unlike oven-baking, which requires preheating and takes up to 20 minutes to cook, this method takes only 10-12 minutes from start to finish." Guide to cooking bacon with water If you're ready to give this a go, just grab a spacious pan to kick things off without cramming those rasher mates together. Simply add a bit of water to cover the base of your pan, then pop in your ba.
