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3 bacon slices in a cast iron skillet

How to Fry Bacon in Cast Iron Skillet

By McKenna Pulda
Yield: 15 slices
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Slices of bacon and the traditional cast iron – a match made in heaven. Cooking bacon in a cast-iron skillet might seem intimidating, but once you learn how to fry bacon in a cast-iron skillet, there’s no going back. The cast iron skillet will fry up bacon beautifully for that perfect salty side.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 slices favorite bacon

Instructions

  1. Before frying, remove the bacon from the fridge and bring it to room temperature, about 15 minutes before you plan to cook it.
    15 slices favorite bacon
  2. Once the bacon is brought to room temperature, lay 4-5 slices in the cold skillet.
  3. Preheat the the cast iron on the medium-low to medium heat. It will take about a minute or two before you begin to hear the bacon sizzle.
  4. Cook the bacon for about 2-3 minutes before you flip it to the other side. Use your tongs to flip the bacon slices one at a time.
  5. Continue to flip the bacon every minute or so until it has reached the likeness you seek.
  6. Once cooked, use tongs to remove the bacon slices and place them directly on a baking sheet lined with sheets of paper towels or a brown paper bag to soak up any extra bacon grease.
  7. Pour off the extra bacon grease before cooking the next batch.
  8. Repeat these steps for the remaining batches of bacon.
  9. Allow the slices of bacon to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Tips

  • In between each batch, drain off the extra grease.
  • To save the excess grease, strain off any crispy bits by pouring it through a strainer or a coffee filter into a glass jar.
  • Store any cooked bacon stripes in an airtight container and place it in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
  • To reheat cast iron bacon on the stove top, place the bacon in the cast iron skillet and heat to medium heat. Cook the bacon for a few minutes on each side.
  • To reheat cast iron bacon in the oven, preheat the oven to 350. Place the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet and heat the bacon for 8-10 minutes in the oven, or until just starting to sizzle.

Nutrition

Serving: 3slices | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 44mg | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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