What's the secret to really crisp bacon?
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (18)
Related Discussions
What is the secret.....
Comments (30)This is my family's favorite recipe, directly from the Martha Stewart site. To me, it's sheer perfection! "The pasta will finish cooking as it bakes. The sauce will bubble, seeping into the hollows of your macaroni. When the smell of butter and browning cheese makes your stomach growl, you'll know the dish is ready to eat. You can easily divide this recipe in half; use a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish if you do. Serves 12 6 slices good-quality white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for dish 5 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 1/2 cups (about 18 ounces) grated sharp white cheddar 2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated Gruyere or 1 1/4 cups (about 5 ounces) grated pecorino Romano 1 pound elbow macaroni 1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. Place bread pieces in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour butter into the bowl with bread, and toss. Set the breadcrumbs aside. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. 2. Slowly pour hot milk into flour-butter mixture while whisking. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick. 3. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar, and 1 1/2 cups Gruyere or 1 cup pecorino Romano. Set cheese sauce aside. 4. Fill a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni; cook 2 to 3 fewer minutes than manufacturer's directions, until outside of pasta is cooked and inside is underdone. (Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions.) Transfer the macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce. 5. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1/4 cup pecorino Romano; scatter breadcrumbs over the top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes; serve. Here is a link that might be useful: Direct link to MS recipe and history of mac & cheese...See MoreLOOKING for: Paprika bacon?
Comments (12)I make it every year around Easter and is a very simple and easy recipe. Paprika Bacon Ingredients: 1 lb. slab of fresh pork belly,(bacon) with skin on (not sliced) 6 cloves of fresh garlic, peeled 2 bay leaves 1 tsp whole black peppercorns 3 Tbsp. salt 3 Tbsp. Hungarian Paprika, or more to taste Water for boiling Directions: Using the tip of a thin-bladed knife, deeply pierce the fat side (not the skin side) of the pork belly in 10 or 12 places, making sure not to go all the way through the skin on the other side. Poke the whole cloves of garlic (or halved cloves, if they’re especially large) into the slits. Place the pork belly, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt and 2 – 3 sliced garlic cloves in a large, heavy pot filled with cold water. Over medium heat, bring to a low simmer. Reduce the heat to just barely simmering, cover and cook about 3 hours, or until the skin is very soft and tender. Remove from the heat and take the pork out of the pot and drain, reserving the broth for other uses. Using paper towels, pat the pork completely dry and place on a large piece of wax paper, skin side down. Sprinkle the top of the pork belly very generously with the paprika. Wrap tightly with the wax paper and a layer of aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight or until thoroughly chilled....See MoreRECIPE: Fettuccine with Bacon & Vegetables
Comments (4)Thanks, Sharon! I will definitely try this one. I am interested in light pasta recipes right now that lean more to the mostly vegetables type. I tried this the other night for dinner using mini penne pasta and regular broccoli and it was very good. Of course, I cut the amount way down for just one person and it still turned out well. I added just a little of the pasta water near the end of the cooking time so everything remained moist. Penne with Garlicky Broccolini Submitted by: SKILLETZILLA on the AllRecipes web site Rated: 5 out of 5 by 19 members Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 20 Minutes Yields: 8 servings "A simple, delicious dinner using up the glut of wintered-over broccoli from my parents' garden. You may use sausage or veggie sausage instead of bacon, substituting olive oil for the bacon fat." INGREDIENTS: 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta 6 slices bacon 3/4 pound broccolini, cut into 1 inch pieces 12 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS: 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Turn frequently to cook until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels. 3. Add half of the garlic to the bacon grease, and cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the broccolini, and continue to cook and stir for 3 or 4 minutes, or until the broccolini is tender but still bright green. Stir in the remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Add the pasta to the skillet, and stir to coat. Remove from the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese, and crumble in the bacon. Toss again, and serve!...See MoreFloof - Local Bacon, what do you have?
Comments (27)There are a lot of ways to respond, watchme, but here's one: Q- What kind of bacon do you like? A - Bacon? No, we don't eat it anymore, we're concerned about the health risks. There's nothing more to it than that, with a bit more information filled in. That's normal in conversation. As far as your saying "some of the oldest, healthiest posters here are those that pretty much eat what they want." I suspect some (maybe many) of the posters here are smokers. Do you think that disproves the consensus of opinion among all the experts that smoking is bad for human health in many ways? Or since people here who eat bacon or diets unhealthy in other ways aren't dead yet (and they'are numerous, judging from many comments made from time to time about what's for dinner or what's being eaten) , that that suggests that those who try to eat more carefully and avoid dangerous foods are wasting their time with something that's unnecessary? Or that isn't important for good health and longevity? I hope not....See More- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
Related Stories

FURNITURESofa Secrets: All the Reasons to Love Linen
This crisp fabric isn’t just for bedding and summer dresses — it’s also a great choice for upholstered furniture
Full Story
DECORATING GUIDESDesigner Secrets: 10 Pros Share Their Favorite White Paints
Decorating experts look to these hues when they want a go-to white they can count on
Full Story
ORGANIZINGOrganizing Secrets: It’s the Little Things
Get these 8 small areas under control for a major boost in overall tidiness at home
Full Story
COLORBedroom Color: The Secret to More Sex and More Sleep
Look to surprising revelations about bedroom wall colors to get more of what you want
Full Story
Sales Secrets for Interior Designers
Pro to pro: Learn 3 proven techniques to please clients and increase revenues, developed by a designer with 40 years of success
Full Story
DECORATING GUIDES16 Secrets to a Soothing Home
Create a haven for yourself with light, color, the sound of water — a reminder to stop for a while and breathe
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Recipes: Secret Ingredients of 5 One-of-a-Kind Cooking Spaces
Learn what went into these cooks’ kitchens — and what comes out of them
Full Story
DECORATING GUIDESSecrets of a Quintessential English Home
Learn to design like a native of England with the newest book by British design maven Ros Byam Shaw
Full Story
WHITEDesigner Secrets: 10 Pros Share Favorite Off-White Paints
From creamy white to barely beige, these hues will warm up your room
Full Story
DESIGN DETAILSThe Secret to Pocket Doors' Success
Pocket doors can be genius solutions for all kinds of rooms — but it’s the hardware that makes all the difference. See why
Full Story
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7