What are the bubbles on the surface of cooking bacon?
As you can see in the picture, this bacon is just about ready to be removed from the heat.
Just what are those bubbles/foam(?) on the surface of the bacon?
Note: this is fresh bacon from a butcher-- not processed or packaged-- if that makes a difference.
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I'm pretty sure that's just steam and hot air bubbling in the layer of fat/grease that's all over the bacon.
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Why is there bubbles on my bacon?
Bookmark this question. Show activity on this post. As you can see in the picture, this bacon is just about ready to be removed from the heat.Why is my bacon foaming while cooking?
"As the water came to the boil and the fat began to dissolve, it created an unappetising white foam in the water. "But once the water had evaporated, the fat had almost completely rendered away and the foam had vanished.Why does bacon pop when cooking?
Just enough to cover the bottom of the pan once the bacon has been laid out is all you need. As the pan heats up, the small amount of water will help render the fat that will come from the bacon as it cooks and keep it from popping and splattering.How do you know if bacon is overcooked?
As it cooks, the meat starts to darken until it achieves a reddish brown color. When the bacon begins to shift from pink to brown, it's time to start testing it to determine whether it's reached the desired texture. If it turns too dark, it will start to taste bitter.Gordon's Guide To Bacon
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