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The Reason Bacon At A Diner Always Tastes Better Than Homemade
By Branden C. Potter
Bacon from a diner consistently tastes better than homemade bacon because it's pre-cooked. Surprisingly, this is the secret to achieving a comparable breakfast hit at home.
This method of making the bacon ahead of time reduces its fat content. Chefs usually position the strips on a rack atop a baking sheet and cook them in the oven to drain the fat.
Rather than cooking bacon in a pan, where the fat accumulates and leads to soggy, unevenly cooked strips, use your oven for the most desirable results.
Place each oven-baked bacon slice on a paper towel to let it dry, then wrap the strips with plastic wrap and refrigerate them until you're ready to use them.
Since your diner-quality bacon is ready to heat and serve, you can tend to other parts of your meal. You can also save and use the rendered fat that collects in the baking sheet.