Chrissy Teigen's sizzling bacon hack: Water is the secret
Crispy bacon is an ingredient that's hard to imagine homemade burgers, salads, or scrambled eggs without. A well-known chef has revealed her foolproof trick. Discover a new method for making crispy bacon without leaving greasy stains on the stove.
Many of us use oil to fry bacon, which is not the healthiest option and often results in greasy stains on the stove. However, there is a simpler way—water. On her TikTok profile, @cravingsbychrissyteigen, Chrissy Teigen shared her method for achieving "extra crispy bacon" using water.
How to prepare crispy bacon with water?
Water helps maintain a low and gentle initial temperature, which allows the bacon to retain moisture and stay tender as the fat melts. Moreover, using water prevents excessive splattering of fat during frying.
To use this method, you should:
- Start with a cold pan and arrange bacon strips in it.
- Add enough water to just cover the bacon.
- Heat on high until the water begins to boil, then reduce the heat.
- Allow the water to evaporate, then gently flip the bacon.
- Continue frying until the bacon achieves a deep, golden color.
Chrissy emphasizes that patience is key to success because you need to wait until the water completely evaporates.
Why should you try this method?
Chef Andy Cook also recommends frying bacon in water instead of oil.
I've been frying bacon in water for a few years. I didn't realize it wasn't a common practice until I posted it on TikTok and received many interesting comments. It's very popular in home cooking — he says.
This method is quick and simple—preparation takes two minutes, and frying about 20 minutes. Thanks to it, you can enjoy crispy bacon without excess fat and mess on the stove.
If you want to elevate your cooking skills to the next level, it's worth trying this method and enjoying the perfect taste of bacon.
