I heated the pan, then added the cold bacon. The resulting smoke, sizzling, and fire alarm blare ruined our surprise but taught me a valuable lesson: never cook bacon in a hot pan ...

American bacon is typically cold smoked, meaning it is smoked at very low temperatures, in the range of 68-86 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold smoking infuses the bacon with a smoky flavor but doesn't ...

To cook a smoked bacon hock, as you don’t know how salty or smoky it is, I suggested soaking overnight in cold water. Cover and place in the fridge. The next day, place in a saucepan of water ...

Dry fry the bacon in a frying pan over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until golden-brown and just crisp. Drain on kitchen paper, then roughly chop and set aside. Whisk together the eggs and ...

A real treat for summer lunches and picnics, or even a fancy weekend dinner gathering, this delicious bacon and leek quiche ... yolk and add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water to bring the dough ...

Trim the chicken. Dice the streaky bacon. Mince the garlic. Boil the kettle and make up the stock. Mix the cornflour and 2 tbsp of the cold cream together until it forms a smooth paste.