tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post7607537200589367108..comments2024-02-17T14:53:28.031-05:00Comments on OLD HOUSE HOMESTEAD: Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Yummy Bacon!Carmen at Old House Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09283325806078453964noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-31526481902490605422010-08-17T17:39:50.080-04:002010-08-17T17:39:50.080-04:00Anon. ... to be honest it makes me sick to my stom...Anon. ... to be honest it makes me sick to my stomach to think about saving it. I am a weakling when it comes to things like that. : )Carmen at Old House Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283325806078453964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-77219641199026944272010-08-17T17:26:02.694-04:002010-08-17T17:26:02.694-04:00Why, oh why would you not save that delicious baco...Why, oh why would you not save that delicious bacon grease? Save it in a canning jar in the fridge and add a small dollop to a soup or green beans. It's wonderful, and it is a trick that has been used for generations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-86930278114850782222010-07-18T13:36:50.492-04:002010-07-18T13:36:50.492-04:00Thank you Sweet Apron and You are most welcome Mar...Thank you Sweet Apron and You are most welcome Mary!! : )Carmen at Old House Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283325806078453964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-81852210152979837292010-07-15T21:34:33.144-04:002010-07-15T21:34:33.144-04:00Thanks for listing my cookbook as one of your pick...Thanks for listing my cookbook as one of your picks!!<br /><br />Mary OstynOwlhavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914960326214046859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-76611699068264753482010-07-14T00:45:55.713-04:002010-07-14T00:45:55.713-04:00Can't wait to try the cooling rack technique-t...Can't wait to try the cooling rack technique-thanks! I read your blog often & enjoy your tips and wisdom:)Sweet Apronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563341957687572093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-22544715996076792802010-07-13T18:05:21.803-04:002010-07-13T18:05:21.803-04:00Thanks for the reminder, Katy! I've used a co...Thanks for the reminder, Katy! I've used a cooling rack on a baking sheet before, too. Our cooling rack doesn't fit quite right on the cookie sheet so it's a bit of a dangerous circus act to balance it from counter to oven and back again. Maybe I'll have to look for another cooling rack before my next bacon baking day!Carmen at Old House Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283325806078453964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-8909554303676224112010-07-13T15:37:28.117-04:002010-07-13T15:37:28.117-04:00We bake bacon too, but we bake it on a rack with a...We bake bacon too, but we bake it on a rack with a pan under it so fat drips off and that bacon isn't soaking in it as it cooks. I use a cookie cooling rack, but a broiler pan would also work.<br /><br />KatyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-84614179917223305652010-07-13T13:41:32.591-04:002010-07-13T13:41:32.591-04:00I used to use an electric skillet until it bit the...I used to use an electric skillet until it bit the dust. Yes, the condensation is an issue!<br /><br />Amanda, I do such a large mess of bacon that the oven works best but if I'm in a pinch for a little bit of bacon that's not a bad idea! Does it get crispy in the microwave?Carmen at Old House Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283325806078453964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-52219484674377983982010-07-13T11:30:08.339-04:002010-07-13T11:30:08.339-04:00We cook bacon in the microwave between papertowel ...We cook bacon in the microwave between papertowel on a plate. It takes a fraction of the time and no splattering mess. And the towel soaks up the grease.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524304918730241979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-25324163957502421072010-07-13T11:26:44.850-04:002010-07-13T11:26:44.850-04:00I fry my bacon in my electric skillet at about 275...I fry my bacon in my electric skillet at about 275- with the lid on. The trick is keeping condesation (that forms in the lid)out; the result is perfect bacon, I love cooking up bacon now too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com