You know how when you're trying to fry up bacon and only a few slices will fit in the pan at once? And grease spatters everywhere and smokes and then you have to rotate out the cooked bacon and put in more raw bacon...
It's a big hassle.
Perhaps we're the last people on earth to hear about this, but did you know you could cook bacon in the oven?
Just be sure to use a cookie sheet with a lip (or an oblong baking pan would do nicely). Line the bacon across it and bake at 350 until done (10 to 15 minutes).
I worked in the kitchen at a nursing home for several years and learned this little trick. I even cook my sausage links in the oven; it ensures that they're all cooked all the way through and without burning the outsides to complete crisps.
I cover my baking sheet with foil, take the meat off with tongs, then, once the grease has congealed (*shudder* that's sounds so gross) the whole thing can be tossed - or you can recycle it however you may recycle grease.
Loving the food blog, by the way.
Posted by: barefoot writer | July 05, 2008 at 07:55 PM
hmmm... how simple! I have never even thought to do that! Well I feel silly! Thanks, I think I'm gonna like it here!
Posted by: Trainwreck | July 30, 2008 at 07:20 AM
May recommend lining the pan with a couple layers of heavy duty foil, then placing wire racks on top of the foil, then placing the bacon on the racks? Stick the stinky mess out the patio door while eating, then afterward pop the racks in the dishwasher, ball up (carefully) the foil and discard, and happily put away the clean sheet. Life is good.
Posted by: Erika | August 07, 2008 at 11:37 PM
A broiler pan works even better, because the grease can go through the holes. You can line the lower pan with foil for easier cleanup.
Posted by: Kristy | October 01, 2008 at 09:03 AM