Fitness / March 4, 2024

Microwave Bacon

Studies show bacon cooked in the microwave is healthier, but find out how to make it crispy and delicious out of the microwave too!

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It’s hard to imagine anyone who tastes bacon not loving it. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to cook it in the best way possible. Making bacon as healthy as possible is a priority for some folks. But keeping bacon crispy is also important. Fortunately, by putting bacon in the microwave, you can have both.

Too often, cooking bacon is messy and takes too long. When you want to cook bacon quickly with no muss and no fuss, use the microwave. Rather than grease splattering all over the place while cooking it on the stove, wrap bacon in paper towels and put it in the microwave. The paper towels will collect the excess grease while helping to keep the bacon crispy and cooked to perfection. Microwaves can be so much easier to control than frying pans. Once you get the timing right, you’ll be able to cook bacon just as crispy as you want it every time.Of course, if you find that cooking bacon in the microwave isn’t for you, it’s also possible to cook bacon in the oven. There are also several varieties of bacon if you want to mix things up. This includes baked brown-sugar bacon and the unforgettable million dollar bacon.

Is Bacon Healthy?

Most people don’t associate bacon with health. However, cooking it in the microwave is among the healthiest ways to prepare it. In the frying pan, the bacon becomes soaked in its own grease. There is just no getting around it. However, if you wrap the bacon in paper towels and put it in the microwave, it’s the paper towels that are soaked in grease, not the bacon itself. There are also studies that show the levels of carcinogenic nitrosamines are reduced when bacon is prepared in the microwave rather than fried. This method of cooking can also reduce the fat in bacon by up to 30%. You don’t have to be a scientist or a doctor to know that’s a good thing.

Devil in the Details

To prepare bacon in the microwave the right way, it’s all about getting the little details right. After all, anyone can throw anything in the microwave and cook it. But we’re going for the crispiest and most perfect bacon possible. This means using a microwave-safe glass container, not just an ordinary plate. Make sure you cook a single layer of bacon that’s aligned in a straight line and wrapped in three layers of paper towels. Don’t be afraid to cook in intervals until you know the right amount of time to cook bacon in your microwave. Finally, don’t forget that bacon gets crispier as it cools, so give it 5 minutes to cool before eating.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound Bacon

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Line a plate with two layers of paper towels. Place the bacon strips neatly on the plate, taking care to avoid any overlapping.

Protect

Protect the bacon with another sheet of paper towel on top.

Crisp

Just slide the plate into the microwave and sizzle them on high for a heart-stopping 4 minutes until they reach your preferred level of crispness. DEVOUR!

FAQs

Is bacon healthier when cooked in the microwave?

Yes. Cooking bacon in the microwave helps to reduce the amount of grease and oil you often find when frying bacon.

How many strips of bacon should I cook at once?

Ideally, you will cook as many slices as you intend to serve. However, keep in mind that bacon should be cooked in a single layer. Also, the more slices you have, the longer you’ll need to keep it in the microwave.

How many paper towels do I need when cooking bacon in the microwave?

You should have 3 layers of paper towels on the bottom of the glass cooking dish. The bacon itself should be wrapped in another 2 layers of paper towels.

How do I get my desired level of crispiness?`

Cook the bacon in 30-second intervals, checking the level of crispiness each time. Feel free to remove some strips of bacon that are cooking faster than others as the cook time depends on the thickness of the bacon.

Serving Suggestions

A few strips of crispy bacon are great to have for breakfast alongside eggs and toast. It might also be possible to incorporate a side of bacon with more elaborate breakfast dishes like cottage cheese pancakes or breakfast potatoes. You can also use them in a BLT sandwich or even a BLT grilled Romain wedge salad.

Make Ahead and Storage

To prepare bacon ahead of time, cook it in the microwave and let it cool before placing it in an airtight container. It can stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days and up to a month in the freezer. When you’re ready to use it, place the bacon on a paper-towel-lined plate. Cook in 20-second intervals until warmed.

Microwave Bacon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 315kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

1 pound Bacon

Instructions

Lay two pieces of paper towel onto a plate then lay some of the bacon out onto the towel. Don’t let them overlap, just do as many pieces fit onto the plate at a time.
Cover the bacon with another piece of paper towel.
Pop the plate into the microwave and cook on high for 4 minutes until it’s crispy.