Place Package of Bacon on Cutting Board
I generally opt for the low-sodium variety of bacon if it's available — not so much for health reasons, but because I find I get really, really thirsty after I eat the high-sodium kind.Next page>>
How to Make Perfect Bacon
By Danilo Alfaro, About.com
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Place Package of Bacon on Cutting Board
Place Package of Bacon on Cutting Board
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- Place Package of Bacon on Cutting Board
- Cut the Whole Package In Half
- What's Going On Here?
- Arrange the Bacon Slices on a Baking Pan
- Place the Pan in a Cold Oven
- Prepare a Heat-Proof Ramekin and Cheesecloth-Lined Strainer
- Remove the Perfectly Cooked Bacon From the Oven
- Drain Bacon on Paper Towels
- Strain Bacon Fat Through Cheesecloth Into Ramekin
- Chill and Store Bacon Fat in the Fridge
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