Waffle Iron Bacon

  Pinterest users can’t stop raving about how easy it is to make bacon in a waffle iron. Join the hype by placing several strips of bacon in a waffle maker or waffle iron for 3 to 7 minutes. Flip the lid halfway throughout your preferred cook time to check the progress of your bacon. You can let the strips overlap in a crisscross pattern or place the strips side by side in the waffle iron. Any type of waffle iron is fine if you want to cook bacon, and you can use any type of bacon in the machine. Got an extra waffle maker on hand? Coat it with cooking oil and use it to cook frozen hashbrowns while your bacon gets crispy in the other waffle iron.  

Deep Fryer Bacon

  Craving bacon that’s chewy but not soggy? Cook 5 or 6 strips at a time inside of a deep fryer filled with cooking oil. Many restaurants use this technique because it frees up the oven for other menu items. Cook your bacon for about 5 minutes, longer if desired. Remove with tongs or a deep fryer tray - never stick your hand inside of a deep fryer. Make sure to use a cooking oil that can handle high heat, such as canola oil or vegetable oil. Olive oil doesn’t work well in a deep fryer.  

Bacon in the Oven

  Chomp down on some crispy, salty bacon after baking it on a tray in your oven. For hassle-free cleanup, line the tray with heat-resistant parchment paper or aluminum foil first. Bake bacon for 12 to 15 minutes in an oven set to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the bacon from the tray with tongs when it’s done cooking.  

Microwaved Bacon

  Need bacon fast? Place a microwave-safe bowl upside down on top of a heat-resistant plate, and lay a strip of bacon across the top of the bowl. Microwave each slice of bacon for 1 to 2 minutes.  

Grilled Bacon

  Outside grilling burgers or brats? Stick a few pieces of bacon on the grill and let them sizzle for 5 to 7 minutes, then stick them on top of your brats or burgers. Mmmmm, meat!  

Skillet Bacon

  Skillet bacon, also known as pan-fried bacon, is typically crispy and curly. If your bacon strips are too large for your skillet, cut them in half. You aren’t limited to the bottom of the skillet when you pan-fry bacon. You can also place strips on the sides of the pan. Let the bacon sizzle over medium-high heat until crisp, and place on a plate covered in paper towels to capture the grease.  

Smoked Bacon

  Fill your smoker with hickory chips and place multiple strips of bacon on the racks above. Infuse your bacon with a deep, hickory-smoked flavor by letting it sit in the smoker for at least 30 minutes.  

Broiled Bacon

  Arrange bacon on a cookie tray and place it on the top rack of your oven. Broil for approximately 10 minutes, stopping halfway through the cooking process to flip over the bacon.  

Griddle Bacon

  Place several strips of bacon on the smooth surface of a griddle and heat until it gets crispy. You may want to flip your bacon over during the cooking process, but it isn’t a requirement.  

Dehydrated Bacon

  Set your dehydrator or oven to 200 degrees and cook bacon for 8 to 12 hours. This results in a jerky-like bacon that’s great for camping trips, hikes, or midday snacks.