Is it ok to cook bacon from frozen? If so what's the best way?!
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It defrosts quickly if you toss the unopened package in hot water!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you're talking about bacon rashers, the main problem is getting them apart!. You can safely fry or grill bacon rashers from frozen although they will thaw in the microwave in a few seconds!.
If you're talking about a bacon joint, thaw it thoroughly before you roast it or boil it or it will still be raw in the middle!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you're talking about a bacon joint, thaw it thoroughly before you roast it or boil it or it will still be raw in the middle!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
WHAT!?; of course it's ok, given that is it has been kept frozen and in the original package or at least does not have any signs of freezer burn!.
The ideal way to handle frozen food is to remove from the freezer and place in the fridge to thaw overnite, then, remove and allow to come up to room temperature before cooking!.
Cooking very cold or frozen food not only takes longer, it wastes energy!.
Now to cook; if you are able to separate the slices, good, if not, put the whole slab in a COLD fry pan, the bigger the better, you can cook more at a time, and the slices WILL SHRINK, as you know!.
I like to use an electric skillet with a lid for bacon, it keeps the grease contained better and the steam buildup inside will help cook it, (the steam seems to tenderize it also)!.
Use Low heat for the first few minutes, this will thaw the meat, melt the fat, and begin to cook the slices!. This is also a good time to add seasoning; I like to add a good amount of coarse cracked black pepper!.
When you see the bacon begin to give off it's fat and sizzle, separate the slices and turn up the heat just enough to cook to your desired texture!.
Bacon always gets done WAY before we think: taking it out before you think it's done is worth a try!.!.!. It's better!
Anyway; just go slow and you will be fine!.
Just DON'T USE HIGH HEAT, the bacon will burn and there is more of a chance of spattering hot grease, so BE CAREFUL!!
Once cooked; bacon will keep for several weeks in the fridge!. Enjoy!Www@FoodAQ@Com
The ideal way to handle frozen food is to remove from the freezer and place in the fridge to thaw overnite, then, remove and allow to come up to room temperature before cooking!.
Cooking very cold or frozen food not only takes longer, it wastes energy!.
Now to cook; if you are able to separate the slices, good, if not, put the whole slab in a COLD fry pan, the bigger the better, you can cook more at a time, and the slices WILL SHRINK, as you know!.
I like to use an electric skillet with a lid for bacon, it keeps the grease contained better and the steam buildup inside will help cook it, (the steam seems to tenderize it also)!.
Use Low heat for the first few minutes, this will thaw the meat, melt the fat, and begin to cook the slices!. This is also a good time to add seasoning; I like to add a good amount of coarse cracked black pepper!.
When you see the bacon begin to give off it's fat and sizzle, separate the slices and turn up the heat just enough to cook to your desired texture!.
Bacon always gets done WAY before we think: taking it out before you think it's done is worth a try!.!.!. It's better!
Anyway; just go slow and you will be fine!.
Just DON'T USE HIGH HEAT, the bacon will burn and there is more of a chance of spattering hot grease, so BE CAREFUL!!
Once cooked; bacon will keep for several weeks in the fridge!. Enjoy!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I cook it frozen and just put it into a covered roaster at 350 degrees and then cook it for about an hour, peiodiclly stirring it to seperate the pieces and pouring the fat off!. Much easier this way as you don't have to put up with splattering grease!Www@FoodAQ@Com
let it defrost for a couple of minutes then cook it but don't cook it too long!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
no i dont think so!.!.!.!.but if your desparate maybe you could de-freeze it in the microwave!?!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
maybe!. if u do defrost, then cook in pan on stove or micro!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes Www@FoodAQ@Com
I wouldn'tWww@FoodAQ@Com