A chef has shared a video on TikTok that demonstrates how to make the “best bacon ever” – and all you need is a frying pan and water
The tantalising aroma of bacon frying is a breakfast highlight for many – but achieving that perfect level of crispness can be elusive.
No one enjoys a undercooked floppy piece of bacon; it’s all about hitting that sweet crunch without turning rubbery. A young chef has become an online sensation, boasting over 41.1 million likes on his TikTok for sharing mouth-watering recipes. One of his secrets?
Crafting the “best bacon ever” without even touching oil, an oven, or an air fryer. Chef Thomson, from Canada, reckons many bacon lovers blunder by blasting the heat, hoping for quick results but ending up with overly dried, brittle strips. “This is not a steak, you are not making a crust,” he warns.
Instead, he promises his alternative method will deliver some of the tastiest bacon you’re likely to experience. He suggests kicking off with bacon added to a chilled pan.
His next step? Pour in water enough just to drape the rashers and dial the stove to medium. Waiting for a mere three minutes till the water begins bubbling is, according to him, a “good sign”.
Flip the bacon regularly, Chef Thomson advises. It’s time to let go of the notion that flipping early ruins the rasher. “Stop being afraid to flip the bacon,” he says.
“You do not need to keep the bacon on one side for a long time. “You’ll end up with this beautiful, soft, rich, chewy bacon. Using this method, you can still make the bacon crispy. Just leave it in the pan longer. There’s a difference between crispy and burnt.”
The TikTok video showcasing the technique has sparked quite the debate among bacon aficionados. One user admitted: “I agree because I used to like crunchy bacon but I tried cooking bacon this way and it slaps.”
Echoing the sentiment, another chimed in: “That’s the best bacon I’ve ever seen,” while a third confessed: “I love this bacon,” However, some purists stood by the traditional approach for achieving that classic crunch.
“But but crunchy bacon is best,” one critic insisted. “What if I like my bacon burnt?” queried another, challenging the hack.