Stop frying bacon this way - there is a better and tastier method you should use instead

There is an important step you should carry out when cooking bacon that many Brits may be unaware of, but it is one that drastically affects how well your bacon cooks. A staple in many British meals, including a , a huge number of British people enjoy bacon every day, whether it's in a sandwich, with or in a burger. It has long been a favourite, and there are many ways in which you can cook it.

However, many would argue that the best way to cook bacon is by frying it. Indeed, this does give delicious results. But there is one step when it comes to frying bacon that a huge number of people skip, but it is a step that is actually quite important. When you want the perfect, crispiest piece of bacon, you should start cooking it on a cold pan. This might seem counterintuitive to many home cooks, as most require a pan to be heated first. However, this is not the case when it comes to frying bacon.

The reason for this is actually quite simple. Bacon that heats up slowly after first being placed on a cold pan will slowly render out its fat, which results in a crispier piece of bacon.

When bacon is placed straight onto a hot pan, the fat can cook off too quickly and you won't get these tasty benefits. Adding the bacon onto a cold pan and letting the fat gradually heat up will result in more evenly cooked bacon, rather than strips with burnt edges. Good things come to those who wait, after all.

Reddit users have been sharing their favourite ways to cook bacon and many opt for this method. One person wrote: "When I do bacon on the griddle instead of in the oven, starting the bacon cold is the preheat for my eggs" to which another replied: "Bacon first on a cold skillet, use the oils to fry up the eggs after bacon is done."

Another shared: "Cold pan, cook on low heat, turning frequently until crispy. I also cut the two slices into thirds so they fit in a small pan."

A third wrote: "In a cold pan on low heat. No mess or splatter, and by the time the bacon is cooked, the pan is heated just right for eggs."

While many say that frying gives the best results, others so that the bacon doesn't make nasty splashes around the kitchen. One Reddit user shared: "Put it on a baking sheet and put it in a 400 degree oven. Easy peasy."

Another said: "[I] air fried bacon recently and it was perfect and so easy. I'll be doing that going forward unless I need to cook large quantities, and then in the oven on a wire rack."