Making Bacon in a Pan

Jeff Baygents

Best Ways for making bacon in a pan are shown here. Shows cooking bacon in a skillet and making bacon in frying pan. Tips when using stainless steel pan or cast iron skillet.

Prep 2

Cook 10

Total Time 12

Servings servings

Calories 315kcal

Ingredients

▢ ½ lb bacon thick or regular cut bacon slices
▢ 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil optional

Instructions

Heat up pan or skillet on burner to medium heat or a little lower.
Cut bacon strips in half.
When pan or skillet is hot, optionally add in some oil. Then, place the half strips of bacon until filled and cook for about 4-5 minutes
½ lb bacon, 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Turn over bacon and press down (5-15 seconds) any curling parts using spatula or bacon press. Cook until done, about 4-5 minutes, with options to turn over again to complete cooking fully.
Place bacon onto paper towels for grease absorption. Turn off burner and remove pan or skillet from burner.
Serve bacon onto individual plates or serve all in a single serving platter, bowl, or plate.