So, you want to how to cook bacon on a griddle and may be you have just bought a new one for your kitchen. You are dying to do something on it as you haven’t tried anything on it so far.
Most people would agree that there is no better way to prepare breakfast. And by that we mean cooking a hard food for breakfast like bacon. There are many ways to prepare bacon. But we’ll concentrate on one of the tastiest and easiest ways to do it. And we are going to do that using a griddle. Let’s get started right away!
What you’ll need
Preparation is the key to success in any field. It doesn’t matter what you do, and cooking is no exception.
Some of the more experienced chefs among you may find this list unnecessary. However, we insist that everything is to considered and listed properly. Some of you will want to try cooking bacon outside of home. So, you should make sure that you bring all the tools and ingredients to cook bacon. They are important because these small ingredients will help you get the well-known crispy and crunchy bacon flavor. Items required
– An electric griddle
– Medium size tongs. If you don’t have tongs, a larger fork should suffice.
– A wooden or silicone spatula
– Two plates: one for fresh bacon and one for cooked bacon.
– A small bottle of water. A spray bottle would be ideal.
– Paper napkins.
– There are different kinds of timers, from simple egg timers to telephone timers. Get one for yourself.
Ingredients required
– Bacon strips
– A little butter (half a stick is enough).
– Spices of your choice. We recommend simple spices such as salt, pepper and perhaps a little paprika.
Before you start
During our cooking journey, we came across a little secret about cooking on cast iron surfaces. We’re sure you know all about the seasoning process that even the best cast-iron grills need from time to time. We would like to pass on that knowledge to you so that you can make your food even more delicious.Seasoning is normally done with vegetable oil or lard. However, it depends on your personal choice. Before you start cooking, we recommend heating the cast iron griddle and seasoning it with a large piece of bacon. Yes, you should preferably choose a piece that contains a lot of fat.
To begin with, heat your griddle to just under 400 degrees and let it sit for a minute. You should do this to allow the temperature to stabilize. If you want to make sure whether your griddle is ready, use the spray bottle and spray some water on the surface of the griddle. If it evaporates quickly, you are all set to go. Now take the piece of bacon you have put aside and season the plate on the grill by rubbing it against the hot surface. Wait for the excess fat to drain and reduce the temperature a bit. The cooking temperature should be between 325 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit. For this you can consider using one of the best barbecue temperature regulators.
Cooking the bacon on a griddle
Once the griddle pan is ready, it’s time to start cooking. Cooking on a griddle is different from cooking on a frying pan or grill. For one thing, you can move freely without fear of spilling anything or the bacon falling directly onto the fire between the plates.
Prepare your fresh bacon dish and place it close to you, as you won’t have much time to mingle with people. Bacon boils fast!
Step 1
Place bacon slices side by side on the grill plate with tongs (or a fork). Do not place one strip on top of the other, as this will cause the bacon to cook unevenly or even get overcooked. If necessary, you can also cut the strips into half.
Step 2
When the bacon starts cooking, you will have to set the timer to 5-7 minutes, with a lower timer for higher temperatures and vice versa. The bacon begins to shrink and a golden brown color will begin to appear at the edges of each strip. If this is not the case with some pieces, it means they are too close together, so separate them a little more.
Step 3
Use the tongs to turn the bacon slices. If you turn them over on the uncooked side, make sure you keep your distance between them. Now is perhaps the time to press the excess fat with the spatula through a hole in the fat removal plate. Burnt fat only increases the risk of destroying the flavor, so be careful. Use the timer and set it at the same interval as before, depending on the temperature, that is.
Step 4
If you plan to use your bacon to prepare other foods, such as pancakes or eggs, now is the time to do so. The second side of the bacon should begin to take on this golden hue and will leave enough room on the plate due to shrinkage. This would also be a good time to season the bacon if you want to do so. Now it is time to sprinkle a few simple spices on each strip. But be careful not to overdo it, because bacon has a unique flavor which you should not spoil.
Step 5
The bacon should be almost ready when the two sides start looking the same in shape and color. Do not let any piece of bacon turn black or charred, and if this happens, remove it quickly.
Put paper towels on the clean plate and place the cooked bacon on top. They will absorb any excess fat that may have stuck to them. Do not season the bacon after cooking.
Wrapping up
Cooked bacon is by far the most popular type of breakfast in the United States and in many other countries of the world. If you have a penchant for good cuisine, how can you sit idle?
Truly, if you have a good griddle in your kitchen, it would be a shame to miss out on this type of opportunity. It is simply unthinkable that you won’t enjoy these delicious golden slices of bacon at breakfast. It is impossible too now that you know how to cook bacon on a griddle!
Some chefs even think that bacon cooked this way is healthier because the fat is removed. This is not possible when cooking in a frying pan, or a skillet or using other methods of cooking bacon.
All it takes is a good appetite and a little practice. So, start cooking bacon on the griddle and many other delicious dishes!