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Bacon hack: Chef shares boil method for crispy bacon

A chef revealed his foolproof way to get perfect crispy bacon every time.

“If you want perfectly crispy bacon you have to boil it,” said chef Roice Bethel in a TikTok video.

“I know that sounds like it wouldn’t work, but it does.”

I have explained the unlikely method works because it adds time to the cooking process, the new york post reports.

“The muscle cooks extremely quickly, the fat takes a longer time to render out,” Bethel, who has over 665,000 followers, said.

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Adding water to the pan and boiling the bacon means the temperature won’t get too high too fast.

“Once the water completely evaporates … the meat’s not overcooked or burnt and the fat has perfectly rendered so it’s nice and crispy,” the chef told viewers.

So far, the video has had 2.9 million views.

Some people in the comments section were amazed at this hack and vowed to try it for themselves.

“Tried this morning and it was a game-changer,” one person commented.

Others tried to compete with their own methods of cooking bacon.

“Baked bacon is by far the best bacon ever. Hands down,” one person said.

“Three minutes in the microwave between two sheets of paper towels will do the same thing,” wrote another.

But some commenters just didn’t like the idea at all.

“This is just training wheels for people who don’t know how to control the temperature of their bread,” one read.

“Or just make it properly,” read a second one.

This story originally appeared on the New York Post and was reproduced with permission

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Aldi Special Buys: Aldi mums obsess over Crofton defrosting chopping board

Aldi shoppers are obsessing over the discount supermarket’s latest “magic” Special Buys kitchen item, with stock selling out in parts of the country.

Members of the Facebook group Aldi Mums, which has more than 235,000 followers, are flocking to Aldi stores in an attempt to get their hands on a Crofton defrosting chopping board which is on sale for $16.99.

The multipurpose board is not your traditional chopping board, as one side is specifically dedicated to defrosting meat and other frozen items in a matter of hours.

There’s also a garlic or ginger grinder on the top of the board as well as a built-in knife sharpener.

The product description says that the board’s aluminum plate “assists in quickly and evenly defrosting frozen foods” while its drip line “catches moisture and reduces mess as food thaws”.

From defrosting lamb cutlets to thawing a kilo of mince, Aldi mums are raving about the product online which could be why some Sydney and Brisbane stores have sold out of the Special Buys item.

One Aldi mum used the board to defrost an entire turkey while it was still in the fridge.

“I had a bit of a panic after the fresh whole turkey I ordered for Saturday’s Xmas (sic) in July was delivered frozen with the advice of allowing a minimum of two full days to defrost fully before cooking,” she wrote to the group.

“Cue minor panic and the defrost board – result – a whole 6kg turkey defrosted in one afternoon, approx. five hours – turned each hour – this is a game changer!!”

The multipurpose board isn’t just used to defrost meat, with some finding it thaws other frozen food in a matter of minutes.

“I got one the other day and used it last night to defrost a few slices of bread. It took at least five mins (sic),” one member of the group commented.

“Got one for myself and mum today after a post on here a few days ago… the FOMO (fear of missing out) was real!!!” said another.

“It’s magic,” a third wrote.

But not all are convinced, with some skeptical about the board’s ability to defrost meat without batteries or a power source.

“Can you tell me how that’s better (or how it works) than just putting it on an ordinary rack or on the bench. Genuine question,” one group member asked.

“Is there something in the board that makes defrosting meat somewhat quicker than leaving it on the kitchen sink to defrost for a few hours?” questioned another.

For those wanting to know the secret behind how the product works, aluminum is a great conductor of ambient heat which is what gives the board the ability to thaw meats safely and efficiently without power.

Aldi’s defrosting chopping board may be trending among Aldi fans, but defrosting boards have been around for some time.

There’s also a range of brands available online for those who may have missed the boat on the Special Buys product.

As for those trying to find alternative thrifty ways to defrost meat, these members from the Aldi Mums Facebook group had the following recommendations.

“I use a metal baking tray, without non-stick coating, and it defrosts meat quickly,” an Adelaide mum said.

“I use a high standing cake rack. Perfect!” another said.

“I’ve always defrosted my meat on the edge of my stainless steel sink. Works to treat every time! I learned it from my grandma!” said a third member.

The 25cm by 36cm defrosting chopping board is still available in some Aldi stores and will be out on shelves while stocks last.

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