Microwave Bacon: A 45-Second Solution for Crispy, Low-Calorie Rashers
Bacon lovers can achieve perfectly crispy rashers in just 45 seconds using a microwave, eliminating the need for a frying pan and reducing mess and calorie intake. This method, endorsed by BBC Good Food and food bloggers, requires no oil and delivers evenly cooked bacon with adjustable crispiness.
How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave
According to BBC Good Food, lay bacon rashers on a plate lined with kitchen roll. For softer bacon, place a lid on top. Set the microwave to high wattage and cook according to desired crispiness: soft bacon requires 45 seconds per rasher, medium crispy takes 1 minute per rasher, and extra crispy needs 2 minutes or more. Check halfway through and turn rashers if necessary for even cooking.
Expert Endorsement and Health Benefits
Healthy Recipes Blog states: “This bacon is absolutely amazing. I resisted the idea for a long time, thinking it couldn't possibly be as good as pan-fried or oven bacon. Happily, I was wrong! Using the microwave to cook bacon is just as good as using the oven or a frying pan. The bacon cooks evenly and comes out perfectly crispy. And it's a fast method - faster and easier than any other.” The method adds no calories from oil, making it a healthier alternative to frying.
Storage and Serving Suggestions
Leftover microwave bacon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days, or in a resealable food storage bag once cooled. It pairs well with other quick microwave dishes, such as 30-second microwave fried eggs.
