If you’re a fan of bacon, but find it tricky to get it just right when cooking, then this simple hack is perfect for you – all you need is a frying pan, water, and your bacon
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 bacon. As the water starts to shimmer, your bacon will begin to cook.
Keep a watchful eye and flip it over once it achieves a golden brown hue. Once it’s as crispy as you like, remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a paper towel to soak up any remaining water.
Not only will your bacon have an improved texture and flavour, but you’ll also have less washing up to do, as there won’t be a greasy frying pan to clean.
