Crafting the perfect bacon may seem straightforward, but too often it ends up scorched and parched. TikTok star Chef Thomson has discovered the secret to achieving that coveted crispiness without turning the rashers into charred remains, revealing tips for nailing the bacon game. He highlighted that the "most common mistake" is blasting the heat too high, which leads to bacon that's "very dry and crusty".
But say goodbye to dousings of oil or your standard oven and air fryer techniques; instead, embrace his foolproof approach. The cooking whizz shared a video tutorial on rustling up what he claims to be the "best bacon you'll ever have". The method is straightforward.
First start with cold bacon in a cold pan, drown it in water, and then crank up the heat to medium. Listen out for the water boiling that's your sign to reduce the flames and let it simmer gently. If it gets too lively, just nudge the heat setting down slightly.
According to him, frequent flipping isn't an issue, unlike when you're searing a steak. Stick to these tricks and he promises: "You'll end up with chewy, rich bacon. This is going to be some of the best bacon you'll probably ever have.
", reports the Express . One advocate, @uknownperson420, weighed in: "I agree because I used to like crunchy bacon but I tried cooking bacon this way and it slaps." For bacon fans who fancy their strips with a bit more snap, the chef advises: "Using this method you can still make the bacon crispy.
Just leave it in the pan longer." But not everyone's convinced by this technique; another user champions the oven method, claiming it delivers "perfect" bacon without fail. Responding to this, the chef explained: "Oven is good for a large batch.
For a smaller portion, this method will be quicker and yield a better result.".
