The secret to perfect crispy bacon: Water, not oil
Crispy bacon is an ingredient that's hard to imagine homemade burgers, salads, or scrambled eggs without. A well-known chef has revealed her foolproof method. Discover a new way to make crispy bacon without greasy stains on the hob.
Many of us use oil to fry bacon, which is not the healthiest option and often results in greasy stains on the hob. However, there is a simpler method involving water. On her TikTok profile, @cravingsbychrissyteigen, Chrissy Teigen shared her technique for "extra crispy bacon" using water.
Water allows for maintaining a low and gentle starting temperature, so the bacon retains moisture and remains tender as the fat melts. Additionally, thanks to water, we can avoid excessive fat splattering during frying.
To use this method, you should:
- Start with a cold pan and arrange the bacon slices on it.
- Add enough water to cover the bacon.
- Heat on high until the water bubbles, then reduce the heat.
- Allow the water to evaporate, then gently flip the bacon.
- Continue frying until the bacon reaches a deep, golden colour.
Chrissy emphasises that the key to success is patience, as you need to wait for the water to completely evaporate.
Why should you try this method?
Chef Andy Cook also recommends frying bacon in water instead of oil.
I've been frying bacon in water for several years. I didn’t realise it wasn’t a common practice until I posted it on TikTok and received many interesting comments. It's very popular in home cooking, he says.
This method is quick and simple - preparation takes about 2 minutes and frying about 20 minutes. It lets you enjoy crispy bacon without excess fat and mess on the hob.
If you want to elevate your culinary skills, it's worth trying this method and enjoying the excellent taste of bacon.
