Bacon

As members of Ars Technica, we all know that everyone simply loves bacon. But how do you cook it, you ask?


 * 1) Start with a cold non-stick or oiled pan. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat.
 * 2) Turn bacon as frequently as it curls.
 * 3) Remove bacon when the following is met, depending on what you like in bacon:
 * 4) Translucence disappears: bacon will be moist and pliable, slightly undercooked
 * 5) White disappears: bacon will be slightly crisped and somewhat moist
 * 6) Pink disappears: bacon will be crisp, slightly dry
 * 7) Evenly browned: bacon will be slightly burnt and very dry; similar to bacon bits
 * 8) Move to a nearby plate covered with a paper towel.

Another easy way to prepare bacon is, of course, to buy the microwaveable kind. If you decide to go this route, simply follow the directions on the package.