PBMG Bacon Flavour Crumbles

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Next spread some butter on the outer surfaces and air fry till golden brown. Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese While you can make bacon bits using any method of cooking bacon, such as in a skillet or pan on the stove top, I find the best, most consistent, and easiest way to be cooking the bacon in the oven. Here are a few tips to get perfectly crispy bacon bits EVERY time! Believe it or not, store-bought bacon-bits don't actually have any bacon. They are meatless because they're made with TVP (more on that in a second). But just because they're vegan doesn't mean they're healthy. Store-bought bacon bits usually contain a bunch of unpronounceable ingredients and food coloring. So if you want to avoid those things and save a little money in the process, this Easy Homemade Bacon Bits Recipe is for you. What is TVP? Loving your air fryer much? Join other Air Fryer Buddies in our exclusive free Easy Air Fryer Recipes Group on Facebook! Did you find this recipe helpful? Leave me a comment about it or any recipe idea you would love Air fryer ‘yummed’and don’t forget to share with family and friends.

Once the bacon is dark and crispy (see above) go ahead and remove it from the smoker. Dab any excess grease with paper towels and allow to cool. And if you're going to go through the trouble of making real bacon bits at home, you have start with real bacon.

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Additionally, bacon is cooked more evenly in the oven, so you can avoid super burnt ends and fatty mid strips.Oven-baked bacon does take a bit longer to cook in the oven than stovetop but the pros far outweigh the cons. Don’t waste space– When cooking the bacon in the oven, place the strips of bacon as close together as possible. Since they shrink while cooking you don’t need to leave any space in between the slices. You can see all of my best tips for cooking bacon in the oven here! Another label that you want to be aware of is nitrate-free. This has become a popular selling point for many producers. Nitrites are additives used as preservative in many processed meats, including bacon. Add bacon crumbles to a hot pan and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring regularly. They will separate and shrink as they cook. Low effort for a big payoff. Other than seasoning the bacon, the only real thing that’s required is patience. Cook the bacon and wait for it to be crispy, and you win.

Chop it up– Once the bacon is done and cool, use a sharp knife to chop through the bacon several times until it is finely chopped. This is personal preference, so if you like your bacon a little chunkier, you can roughly chop, or if you like fine bacon bits, keep chopping until the bacon is very small.Because bacon is high in saturated fats and toxins accumulate in fatty tissue, it is one of the food items that have to unequivocally be of higher quality for me. To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store: Transfer bacon bits to a small jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use in dishes. Helpful Tools for these Bacon Bits