Pork · Belly and side
Bacon
Cured, usually smoked pork belly, sliced thin. The most popular breakfast meat.
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| Animal | Pork |
|---|---|
| Section | Belly and side |
| Bone | Boneless |
| Tenderness | Tender |
| Also called | sliced bacon, thick-cut bacon, slab bacon |
Best ways to cook it
- Fry
- Roast
- Broil
About this cut
What it is and how to use it
Bacon is pork belly that has been cured with salt and seasonings and usually smoked. It is sold sliced, in regular or thick cuts, or as a slab for cutting your own. It has a salty, smoky flavor and crisps as the fat renders. It can be fried in a skillet, baked on a sheet pan, or broiled. Most bacon is not fully cooked, so it needs cooking before eating.
Cook’s tipCook until crisp. Starting the slices in a cold pan or baking on a sheet pan gives even results with less splatter.
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