Frequent question: How do you cook a thick cut bacon butcher?

Preheat grill to medium heat. Place thick-sliced bacon strips on the grill. Cook bacon 3-8 minutes or until browned as desired, turning bacon several times during cooking. Close grill lid while cooking for best results.

Do you need to flip bacon in the oven?

Cooking bacon in the oven is the easiest way to cook bacon because you do not need to flip the bacon. The only exception is if your bacon is very thick cut. In this case, you may want to flip the bacon after it has been in the oven for 12 minutes to ensure that both sides cook evenly.

How long should I cook bacon on each side?

First, arrange the bacon in a single layer in a cast iron pan or other heavy skillet. Then cook the bacon over medium-high heat until browned on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip with tongs and cook until browned on the other side, about 2 minutes.

What is thick cut bacon good for?

Thick slices are 1/8″ thick. Due to the thickness of the slices, this type of bacon is good for making sandwiches or for adding to pasta dishes. But, it also won’t have the same crunchiness as thinner options.

How do you cook bacon in the oven without smoking the house?

Lay the raw bacon out on a sheet pan without a rack. Place in the middle of the oven and turn the oven on to 400F. Cook the bacon until crisp, about 20 minutes (or until it is done to your liking) Remove from the oven and drain the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels.