Microwave Bacon

Updated December 31, 2024

Recipe Details

| Category | Time |

|----------------|------------|

| Total Time | 5 minutes |

| Prep Time | 0 minutes |

| Cook Time | 5 minutes |

Ingredients

• 1–5 bacon strips (streaky, not turkey bacon)

Preparation Instructions

1. Arrange Bacon: Place the bacon strips in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel to ensure even cooking and prevent splatters.

2. Cook: Microwave on high (regular power) for 45 seconds per slice. For thicker strips or extra crispiness, microwave in 30-second intervals and check doneness after each interval.

3. Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked bacon to a clean paper towel to drain excess moisture, then serve immediately.

Chef’s Pro Tips

• Thickness Adjustment: Thin (streaky) bacon: 45 seconds per slice. Thick bacon: 1 minute per slice.

• Avoid Toughness: If overcooked, consume immediately and restart with fresh bacon.

• Cleanup Efficiency: Place bacon on a paper towel (with an extra paper towel on top) to catch drippings and simplify cleanup.

• Bacon Grease Preservation: Save rendered bacon fat for future use; it enhances flavor in dishes like roasted vegetables or sauces.

Reader Feedback

• “This is the only way I cook bacon. I’ve done it this way for years and years. No cleanup!”

• “Looks delicious. I’ll probably try it some day. Was looking for a less complicated recipe at the moment though.”

• “Must use streaky bacon (not back bacon, as found on UK supermarket shelves).”

• “If you zap them too long and they become tough, just eat those as quickly as possible while no one is looking and start over.”

• “The comments I’ve seen have largely been positive about no bacon grease cleanup—save your bacon fat, people!”

(Note: “Back bacon” refers to a different cut in the UK; use traditional streaky bacon for best results.)