Cooking Bacon in Water

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Place bacon strips in a skillet with just enough water to cover.

  2. 2

    Place over high heat and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    When water starts boiling, lower heat to medium.

  4. 4

    Continue cooking until all water has simmered away.

  5. 5

    Turn heat to medium-low.

  6. 6

    Continue cooking until bacon is crisp and well browned.

💡 Cook's Notes

The bacon should be pleasantly crisp, but not actually brittle, with full rendering of the fat.

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