Bacon doesn’t have to be smoked, says Hank Shaw, author of four cookbooks and the award-winning blog Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. “Pancetta is the most obvious example,” he says. “There are a lot of ...

Experts say starting bacon in a cold pan ensures it cooks evenly and also prevents burnt fat. Cooking the bacon slowly over ...

From frying to grilling and baking, we put bacon cooking methods to the test. Here's what came out on top. Baking bacon on a foil-lined sheet pan at 400°F for about 22 minutes yields evenly crisp, ...

Bacon is delicious. It’s tasty as it is, but it’s also the perfect addition to breakfast sandwiches, salads, burgers, doughnuts and so much more. However, there is a downside to bacon: it is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever cooked up a delicious pan of bacon, only to scratch your head and wonder what to do with the grease, you're not alone. Sure, ...

If you're still making bacon in a frying pan, you're doing it wrong. Let's be honest: You're just signing up for a greasy mess, uneven cooking and the constant threat of hot splatter. With bacon being ...

Flat bacon strips are good for only two things, really — nice photos on Instagram and cream cheese BLT sandwiches. Those are the only times when your pork strips need to look as flat as printer paper.

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. The savory-sweet smell of bacon cooking in the kitchen makes my taste buds ...