As of: February 5, 2024, 9:07 a.m
By: Larissa Glunz
Bacon can be prepared quickly and easily in the microwave - practically by itself and without any annoying splashes of fat.
There are certain ingredients that simply make every dish better.
Bacon is undoubtedly one of them.
It gives every burger, every casserole and every pizza an extra dose of flavor and it can't be missed on the viral "Egg Drop Sandwich".
But it has to be crispy!
Only then does he take turns ensuring happy and satisfied faces at the kitchen table.
Bacon cut into slices or cubes is usually fried in a pan or in the oven, but according to the video platform
TikTok
, this is already the first big mistake.
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To make bacon the epitome of delicious crispiness, it can be prepared using another kitchen appliance.
The microwave makes its big appearance here and can come to the fore as an insider tip when it comes to preparing bacon.
Particularly practical: While the microwave is doing its work, you can concentrate on making the perfect scrambled eggs or fluffy pancakes.
The combination of crispy bacon and scrambled eggs is one of the most popular breakfasts.
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Microwaving bacon crisps up evenly every time
TikTok user noflakeysalt explains briefly and succinctly how to properly cook bacon in the microwave.
In addition to a few slices of bacon, you will also need a microwave-safe plate and four layers of kitchen paper.
Place two layers of kitchen paper on top of each other and place on the plate.
Place bacon slices next to each other on the kitchen paper and cover with the remaining two layers of paper.
Cook the bacon in the microwave at 600 watts for about three minutes.
The perfect bacon is ready and can be snacked straight away.
Anyone who bites into the bacon from the microwave will never use the pan again.
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Defrosting and heating food is one of the basic functions of the microwave, and the box-shaped kitchen appliance has a lot in store.
Not only does bacon become wonderfully crispy with your support based on the TikTok model, you can even make a quick cinnamon roll in the microwave in no time.
It can be used in many ways as an aid for cooking and baking; the microwave can also cook a small portion of potatoes without any problems.
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