I've been using the Makin Bacon for years with good results, but I cook for one and usually just 4 strips at a time. I've really cut down on using it since I got a cast iron skillet, but if I'm in a hurry, I'll forsake the stove in favor of the microwave.
I've had one of those Makin Bacon's for at least 20 years. I like that I can see how well done the bacon gets as it cooks and take it out when it's just right. (I prefer slightly chewy) Also, I usually make 4 slices at a time and drape them over the top of all 3 T's.
@@jdisdetermined Well, the ends are still bent down but appearance matters little to me. But as I said, because I can watch the strips as they cook, they always turn out exactly to my liking.
@@donw804 I'm curious... what's the wattage on your microwave? Do you think the people who said their "T's" melted were using high power on a 1200 watt microwave?
@@drfreud65 I'm actually not 100% sure what my wattage is. A manufacturer label on the inside says 1.35kW but I seriously doubt it's 1350 watts. It's an ancient 1984 GE over the range model.... came with my new home back then and still going strong. I did a test involving boiling water which implies it's more like 800-900 watts. The melting T things confuses me. They have no moisture content of their own so the only thing that could cause them to melt would be the heat from the bacon itself... and I don't see how bacon could ever get that hot.
Good to see you are testing the finished samples "eating them" crunch and all like a normal human being instead of bowing to complaints from haters.....
Wow, the second one you mentioned, I have that. I got it at Kmart for...I think 15 dollars or so. I got it to replace my old bacon cooker that was falling apart. Oops, I make that mistake all the time...too much time. I keep cooking and checking. The second time you could have put it in another minute the same way, but that's the temperature I like. Same with the third one. Looks good to me.
Love your videos James! Been watching for a few years now and it’s very binge worthy. One thing I think would be super helpful would be to add your general points/final thoughts about the product in a bullet point overlay as you’re talking. I think many, like me, are visual learners, so having that bullet point list or pros and cons as you’re talking list would super help us understand! Keep up the awesome work man!
HOW TO COOK *PERFECT* BACON IN THE MICROWAVE *(for free):* (1) Get a microwave safe dinner plate. Put a double layer of paper towles down over it. (2) Lay a row of bacon on the paper towels. Put a doube layer of paper towles over the bacon. (3) Repeat as desired, multiple stacks are fine. (4) Put in the microwave on high power for 10 minutes. (5) Check bacon. Cook another 5 minutes if crispy bacon is desired. Easy cleanup too! Just wash a single dish.. throw paper towels away.
I try not to eat bacon too often, and when I do I make a big batch in the stove. However watching this I am tempted to buy one of these microwaved ones, just so I can make a small batch at a time. I've never microwave bacon so pay appearance I really like the second model the most.
How do you cook your large batches in the oven? Do you have a set and forget temp and time or do you have to check it frequently? It seems like for me there is a tiny margin to get it just right. Every time I set a timer it’s either over or undercooked.
@@jdisdetermined it took some trial and error before I found the perfect time for me. Now I have the time written on a index card in a cabinet so I don't forget. :)
What I do is split the package into 4 slice portions then put them in a gallon freezer bag then fold the bag at each 4 slice stack. If I want smaller I cut the 4 slice portions in half so I end up with 4 halves which is 2 slices but they're smaller so I can cook them in a omelet pan if I want to make well an omelet😂 or use bacon for a cheeseburger, a salad or whatever else I'm making.
I've been using the Prep Solutions bacon cooker for what I believe is almost 10 years (could be less, but in any event for a really long time). I usually cook a whole pound of bacon at a time, and just refrigerate what's not needed at the time. It never goes to waste. I usually get 6 or 7 strips in per run, cook for between 45 to 60 seconds per strip (depending on thickness) at 100% on a 1200W microwave. It's consistently great, and only one cleanup per pound, and no splatter leakage.
I have bought many microwave bacon cooking devices but since I bought the prep solutions cooker a few years ago I have been extremely happy. I cook 6 strips each morning to perfection.
The Makin' Bacon has its instructions embossed on the underside of the tray. No need to hunt down a pamphlet or look it up online. Surprised those were never found.
My friend showed me your Bacon Bonanza vs Bacon Wave video back in the day and from there I watched all your videos. Since then I've gotten rid of my microwave, but that hasn't stopped me from making bacon in the oven!
I said the same thing the last time he did a review like this, it seems like these products drastically increase the time and effort to make less bacon than a simple plate with paper towels.
I've been using the Makin Bacon (tesla-style racks) for well over 10 years. I'm still using the original unit I purchased. It is a fantastic product in my experience, and my go-to method for bacon almost every time.
Got a question for ya, why did you stop showing the cleaning process of the products you review? no matter how good it is, if it's worse to clean, it's not worth it.
It is a bit of a change from his older way of doing these reviews. He did point out at least, which was the more annoying, though not enough to really be a bother, and that they all cleaned fine with a dishwasher.
The only microwave "bacon cooker" that I have ever liked is a vintage Amana/Corning Radarware MWK-30, which is a 3-piece set which consists of a microwave browning tray, a roasting rack, and a 3-quart Pyrex casserole dish that can also serve as a lid. I've never tried it in a modern microwave, but it does work well in the Radarange. I usually cook bacon with an "Eazy Mealz" bacon rack for the oven. It can hold an entire pack of bacon, and cooks it perfectly. Granted, it takes a bit longer, but good bacon is worth waiting for!
Thing I like about microwave bacon cookers is I can usually eventually find them at my local thrift store for a couple bucks. I've got a drawer full to prove it. lol The Wow Bacon cooker he did while back seems to work best for me without making a mess and is easy to clean.
I've made bacon in the microwave with paper towels, stove top, and oven. Oven on parchment paper is my favorite. Makes more, less messy, even cooking and it's how a lot of restaurants do it.
James thanks for the helpful reviews. Please consider at the end of videos where you have reviewed several different products, to put a photo of the item in the corner of the screen so I can hear the product name and associate it with a picture. Thank you!
All the flavor is in the grease. Best bacon is on a microwave safe plate or dish covered with a paper towel to prevent splatter. Once done , rest on paper towel for a min to absorb excess grease. Boom , no extra space taken up in my cupboards with an overpriced unnecessary item.
I take 3 white bounty paper towels, stacking the sheets, on a corelle glass dish, then I lie the bacon close together and how every many slices I have I cook 1 minute per slice, right when they come out I put them on a plate and throw away the paper towels. Super great results.
My family had something really similar to the Makin' Bacon in the '90s/early 2000s, might've even been the same thing. I remember using it all the time, it worked pretty well for us. I only ever made like 2-3 slices at a time for myself, so I don't remember ever having the "raw in the middle" problem, but then again it's been around 15-20 years since I last used it.
Thanks for the review on these. On your recommendation I purchased the Prep Solutions at my local Wal-Mart ($10.32) and I'm NOT disappointed. Works perfectly after a couple time trials and no splatter inside the microwave. Highly recommend!
I wish for the Makin' Bacon one, for 4 slices, he hung each slice over 2 of the hanging bars That may have fixed the squishy in the center issue. (Although those are the best kinds of bacon...some crispy parts, some chewy parts.) But maybe it would have just created two chewy sections.
I've been making bacon in the microwave since we got our first one in the late 1970s and have never found a better (or cheaper) method than 2 paper plates and paper towels in-between the layers. I bet I haven't' spent as much on disposables in all that time as one of these cookers cost. LOL
for example If you buy disposable plates at $3 a pack it’s takes 4 trips to the store to spend $12, buying a bacon cooker just one time for $12 and re washing, re using it. You spend less money on the long run. Unless you re use microwaveable plates then you save money
@@bryansoul_destroyer437 Really hard to quantify as I use paper plates for other things. But a package of 300 of the cheap plates usually lasts me a year or more.
The uneven cooking on the hanging style is probably due to the duty cycle of 80% and the turntable has a fixed rate of rotation so the less cooked portion was probably in front of the magnetron while it was in it's 20% off duty cycle.
I would hope they would make their on-off-frequency off-phase of the turning frequency, but you never know. I was more suspecting that it's a middle-to-center issue, where the middle of the middle of the oven will always recieve less power due to the standing waves, and since the device is not center in the oven due to the handle it created this effect. The other devices have a lid to spread the heat inside evenly, the rack type lacks this little help.
I've been using the Makin' Bacon for about 10 years now - I like how much bacon I can cook at once, and I have the time dialed in to my liking perfectly - crispy-but-not-shatteringly-crispy
Im sure you have to adjust times for the thickness of your bacon. I personally bake my bacon in the oven for even cooking and less mess. If you want it to put a cooling rack in your pan to drain the oil it works but it's a lot of clean up on that. I have a pan that has raised edges from copper pan I use for it
i generally cook my bacon in the oven on a wire rack in a cookie sheet . turns out perfect every time , sometimes its so crispy it melts in my mouth ! 10 to 15 mins at 350 degrees . i can multi task by cooking bacon in the oven , eggs on the stove top and hash browns on stove top , or fried potatoes . i love your reviews , but i really have no need for so many gadgets nor do i have the room to store anything lol .
@@AndyMcBlane try for yourself , i can almost grantee, done in the oven your bacon will also melt in your mouth ! i really do not know how to explain HOW IT MELTS , i just know it does , very little chewing involved . maybe its the bacon i buy , maybe its a higher fat content , or maybe the meat is just that tender . it might also be my seasoning i use . who knows , come to my home for breakfast one day so you can experience melting bacon !
I own what is "essentially" the Prep Solutions one, I think it's sold under a few different brand names in my area. The cleaning on it is definitely a pain. I rent my residence so the dishwasher is not of my choosing, and is quite a lackluster one at that. Being able to scrub out the tough particulate from things like this is a must for me and that is what keeps me from using the Prep Solutions one I own. The vast majority of the time I just use a paper plate with paper towel under and on top of the bacon. I also use a regular plate from time to time as well. Much easier to clean and you can just pat the bacon bits off with a fresh paper towel after to get some of the grease off as well. Not as economical on paper, but takes up less space in the dishwasher and is easier cleanup. Also doesn't get stuck in my microwave like the Prep Solutions one does on occasion. Prep Solutions still makes decent bacon though.
Personally, my favorite way to make bacon that's not on stove top is an air fryer. Default setting is fine at 10 minutes for like four slices of bacon. I don't like my bacon too crispy but I like the way it comes out and it drains in my airfryer
Boy technology has come a long way since I was making bacon in the microwave as a kid. There's no damn way you could get it crispy, it was all rubbery and gross 🤢 Out of all three of them I would have picked the middle one and looked like it was a little wider and the bacon looked more consistent. Great video dude keep up the good work 👍👍
I just bought the Prep Solutions, and the packaging says: "Stacks for using Multiple trays at once". We haven't used it yet, but it has a quality feel and fits our microwave perfectly. We don't have a turntable, but the glass tray moves around during use so we're hoping it works fine with this Bacon Grill. Thanks for the review!
Mr. Dude, When you buy precooked bacon, it has been cooked in huge factory size microwave ovens. The best way to cook bacon is baking it. On a cooling grid in a baking pan, so the grease collects underneath in the pan it's in. Happy Eatin'
I'm still using the old style of using my iron skillet and use the skillet with the fat to fried an egg too and hotdogs afterwards. But I think I need to get one of these to try out if they can make it easier.
I've had the makin bacon since the early 90's. Cooking tip: microwaving 4 slices at 50% power for 4:45 yields a chewy center with slightly crispy edges.
I’ve always used a paper plate with paper towels(2) over the top doesn’t look fancy but it works👍🏻I thought those gadgets would be hot to touch but you didn’t seem to react so that’s a definite plus.
As a kid in the 90s, microwave bacon was easy & often made. 4 or 5 paper towels on a plate, bacon on top of that, then 1 final paper towel as the lid to stop splattering. Cook a for a few minutes, this where you do some trial and error till you find how many minutes works best for your machine power & crispness preference.
WowBacon ALL day long over these...mine is still going strong, no splatters, easy to pour the liquid gold grease for storage, comes out as crispy or soft as you like depending on the time you set, easy clean up, and is a KILLER conversation piece.
That pour spout will work much better, hardly a drip at all if you tilt it right or left first, then once most of the grease is collected at one end just tip it forward. Drains off because of the volume collected, which would be inequal if you try to pour it ACROSS all the channels at once. I know this because I tried it. Not unhappy leaving the puddle of grease for just a few drips that are easily blotted up. I also use a paper towel as the base, it's that whole "wrap it up and toss it" thing.
It's an extra hassle but I turn mine over half way through cooking time, cooks evenly every time then, I use the microwave flat tray version, will never go back to old method now.
I use the Prep Solutions. If you rinse it out as soon as you finish the clean up is way easier. Them small grooves are hard to clean when the grease sits.
Tip: Try not to cook things in the dead center of the microwave. The reason for the rotating platter to to move the food around. Microwaves create standing waves inside the chamber, so there are peaks and troughs inside the machine that are static. Moving the food around helps the food to encounter the wave at different relative intensities...and any food that is dead center is effectively not being moved at all and will cook (or heat) the least as a result. That is especially true for small items where heat from the hotter parts of the food can't easily be transmotted to the piece stuck at the center of the microwave.
@@em84c you have to keep it in a sealed container, mason jars are ideal for fridges, and it’ll last just as long as butter. Some people say 3-5 months, but you can totally use it much longer after that. We put ours in a sealed clay container (that is specifically made for bacon grease) in the fridge for later use. It’s a very thick consistency once it’s cold, so I like to use a little bit when I make homemade dog food as well. If you it put in the freezer though you can use it basically forever. Edit: however, never put anything glass in the freezer. So do NOT use a mason jar if you plan to freeze it.
Ahhh yes uni-taskers, another product I can add to my collection
I'm glad the prep solutions bacon maker was the best, it looked the best despite not being the most expensive.
Prep Solutions makes pretty good stuff
Don't its made of a bade plastic tjats ehy the bad reviews said that it made the bacon taste bad and would smell when used
I also liked the prep solution better. As a matter of fact I'm gonna order one. As always thank you for testing and sharing products for us 👍
I’ve had this one for a year and it’s awesome!
I've been using the Makin Bacon for years with good results, but I cook for one and usually just 4 strips at a time. I've really cut down on using it since I got a cast iron skillet, but if I'm in a hurry, I'll forsake the stove in favor of the microwave.
I bought the Makin Bacon when it first came out 25+ years ago, still use it to this day with no complaints 🥓🙂
I have the prep solution and love it! My microwave is 1200 wt. I use it full power for 1 minute per slice and it's perfect, plus no mess!
I've had one of those Makin Bacon's for at least 20 years. I like that I can see how well done the bacon gets as it cooks and take it out when it's just right. (I prefer slightly chewy) Also, I usually make 4 slices at a time and drape them over the top of all 3 T's.
That’s a great idea. They probably keep their traditional looking straight shape a lot better? 🤔
@@jdisdetermined Well, the ends are still bent down but appearance matters little to me. But as I said, because I can watch the strips as they cook, they always turn out exactly to my liking.
I was going to say the same thing. If you want multiple slices cooked the same drape across at least two of the bars will do it.
@@donw804 I'm curious... what's the wattage on your microwave? Do you think the people who said their "T's" melted were using high power on a 1200 watt microwave?
@@drfreud65 I'm actually not 100% sure what my wattage is. A manufacturer label on the inside says 1.35kW but I seriously doubt it's 1350 watts. It's an ancient 1984 GE over the range model.... came with my new home back then and still going strong. I did a test involving boiling water which implies it's more like 800-900 watts. The melting T things confuses me. They have no moisture content of their own so the only thing that could cause them to melt would be the heat from the bacon itself... and I don't see how bacon could ever get that hot.
Bacon reviews; a true classic on the Freakin Reviews channel
Good to see you are testing the finished samples "eating them" crunch and all like a normal human being instead of bowing to complaints from haters.....
Does seem like a nice way to Make quick and easy bacon bits.
Wow, the second one you mentioned, I have that. I got it at Kmart for...I think 15 dollars or so. I got it to replace my old bacon cooker that was falling apart. Oops, I make that mistake all the time...too much time. I keep cooking and checking.
The second time you could have put it in another minute the same way, but that's the temperature I like. Same with the third one. Looks good to me.
The smell of bacon frying in a pan is the best part about cooking bacon. These gadgets are like non-alcoholic beer.
Love your videos James! Been watching for a few years now and it’s very binge worthy. One thing I think would be super helpful would be to add your general points/final thoughts about the product in a bullet point overlay as you’re talking. I think many, like me, are visual learners, so having that bullet point list or pros and cons as you’re talking list would super help us understand! Keep up the awesome work man!
HOW TO COOK *PERFECT* BACON IN THE MICROWAVE *(for free):*
(1) Get a microwave safe dinner plate. Put a double layer of paper towles down over it.
(2) Lay a row of bacon on the paper towels. Put a doube layer of paper towles over the bacon.
(3) Repeat as desired, multiple stacks are fine.
(4) Put in the microwave on high power for 10 minutes.
(5) Check bacon. Cook another 5 minutes if crispy bacon is desired.
Easy cleanup too! Just wash a single dish.. throw paper towels away.
Exactly 🥓😋🥓
@Anthony Christmas Thanks, fixed :) PS. If you are not cooking a whole pound you won't need the full 10 minutes.
I like to save the bacon grease, so paper towel method would not work for me.
I try not to eat bacon too often, and when I do I make a big batch in the stove.
However watching this I am tempted to buy one of these microwaved ones, just so I can make a small batch at a time.
I've never microwave bacon so pay appearance I really like the second model the most.
How do you cook your large batches in the oven? Do you have a set and forget temp and time or do you have to check it frequently? It seems like for me there is a tiny margin to get it just right. Every time I set a timer it’s either over or undercooked.
@@jdisdetermined it took some trial and error before I found the perfect time for me. Now I have the time written on a index card in a cabinet so I don't forget. :)
What I do is split the package into 4 slice portions then put them in a gallon freezer bag then fold the bag at each 4 slice stack. If I want smaller I cut the 4 slice portions in half so I end up with 4 halves which is 2 slices but they're smaller so I can cook them in a omelet pan if I want to make well an omelet😂 or use bacon for a cheeseburger, a salad or whatever else I'm making.
I like how James always taps the instructions with the back of his fingers.
This how u do it right here *taps box*
Its like slapping a bag of cement
It's the equivalent of tying something down and saying, "That ain't going nowhere"
Equivalent of taking a step back and putting your hand on your hip to look at your completed project.
@@900bz or fangerin a woman
I've been using the Prep Solutions bacon cooker for what I believe is almost 10 years (could be less, but in any event for a really long time). I usually cook a whole pound of bacon at a time, and just refrigerate what's not needed at the time. It never goes to waste. I usually get 6 or 7 strips in per run, cook for between 45 to 60 seconds per strip (depending on thickness) at 100% on a 1200W microwave. It's consistently great, and only one cleanup per pound, and no splatter leakage.
I have bought many microwave bacon cooking devices but since I bought the prep solutions cooker a few years ago I have been extremely happy. I cook 6 strips each morning to perfection.
The Makin' Bacon has its instructions embossed on the underside of the tray. No need to hunt down a pamphlet or look it up online. Surprised those were never found.
not exactly rocket science.
Paper towels and a plate. No need for the extra equipment. Awesome review though sir!
My friend showed me your Bacon Bonanza vs Bacon Wave video back in the day and from there I watched all your videos. Since then I've gotten rid of my microwave, but that hasn't stopped me from making bacon in the oven!
This reminds me of the bacon pans from the 1980s from Anchor Hocking. I was lucky enough to inherit my Grandma's and it still isn't stained or warped.
It would have been interesting to see how they compared against a normal plate (with paper towels) as a control.
I use this method if I just want a couple pieces for something. Plate, paper towels, bacon, paper towels. Nuke on high. Works great!
plate, paper towels, 1 min per slice. Never failed me yet.
I said the same thing the last time he did a review like this, it seems like these products drastically increase the time and effort to make less bacon than a simple plate with paper towels.
Benefit - no additional product. Negative - you don't get to keep the bacon grease for other uses. YMMV
Just microwave them alone as a control since we’re testing methods contrasted to the heating system
I've been using the Makin Bacon (tesla-style racks) for well over 10 years. I'm still using the original unit I purchased. It is a fantastic product in my experience, and my go-to method for bacon almost every time.
Cheaply made a pain to clean
I’ve had the Makin’ Bacon for about 20 years. I love it. I generally make about 8 pieces at a time and have never had it cook unevenly.
8 pieces might be the limit to cook them evenly
@@LeesReviews69 naw I fill mine up and it works great. I do use thick cut bacon tho. Got my makin bacon at dollar tree.
Got a question for ya, why did you stop showing the cleaning process of the products you review? no matter how good it is, if it's worse to clean, it's not worth it.
It is a bit of a change from his older way of doing these reviews. He did point out at least, which was the more annoying, though not enough to really be a bother, and that they all cleaned fine with a dishwasher.
The only microwave "bacon cooker" that I have ever liked is a vintage Amana/Corning Radarware MWK-30, which is a 3-piece set which consists of a microwave browning tray, a roasting rack, and a 3-quart Pyrex casserole dish that can also serve as a lid. I've never tried it in a modern microwave, but it does work well in the Radarange. I usually cook bacon with an "Eazy Mealz" bacon rack for the oven. It can hold an entire pack of bacon, and cooks it perfectly. Granted, it takes a bit longer, but good bacon is worth waiting for!
Thing I like about microwave bacon cookers is I can usually eventually find them at my local thrift store for a couple bucks. I've got a drawer full to prove it. lol The Wow Bacon cooker he did while back seems to work best for me without making a mess and is easy to clean.
I've made bacon in the microwave with paper towels, stove top, and oven. Oven on parchment paper is my favorite. Makes more, less messy, even cooking and it's how a lot of restaurants do it.
Can confirm. Best way.
eggzactly
Thanks so much for your help today! And thank you for the awesome & thorough review! You didn't miss anything! Thanks again!
We had that Makin Bacon thing for many many years. It worked great but we found cooking in the oven works better and no mess.
Good video to watch on a Saturday morning. I like your fair and calm approach to reviews.
James thanks for the helpful reviews. Please consider at the end of videos where you have reviewed several different products, to put a photo of the item in the corner of the screen so I can hear the product name and associate it with a picture. Thank you!
All the flavor is in the grease. Best bacon is on a microwave safe plate or dish covered with a paper towel to prevent splatter. Once done , rest on paper towel for a min to absorb excess grease. Boom , no extra space taken up in my cupboards with an overpriced unnecessary item.
I take 3 white bounty paper towels, stacking the sheets, on a corelle glass dish, then I lie the bacon close together and how every many slices I have I cook 1 minute per slice, right when they come out I put them on a plate and throw away the paper towels. Super great results.
I really appreciate how cheery James is, after a very long day at work it is very comforting to watch one of his videos
Your day at work: "I worked my butt off"
James' day at work: "I ate bacon"
My family had something really similar to the Makin' Bacon in the '90s/early 2000s, might've even been the same thing. I remember using it all the time, it worked pretty well for us. I only ever made like 2-3 slices at a time for myself, so I don't remember ever having the "raw in the middle" problem, but then again it's been around 15-20 years since I last used it.
I saw somewhere that a 12 y/o girl invented that one. You got a deal. 😊
Laughed pretty good at Bold and Brash being in the background
Thanks for the review on these. On your recommendation I purchased the Prep Solutions at my local Wal-Mart ($10.32) and I'm NOT disappointed. Works perfectly after a couple time trials and no splatter inside the microwave. Highly recommend!
You have no idea how satisfying it was to watch you lay the bacon on the Prep Solutions tray!
Yesterday I was literally thinking, need a bacon cooker for microwave!
Said no one ever lol.
I wish for the Makin' Bacon one, for 4 slices, he hung each slice over 2 of the hanging bars That may have fixed the squishy in the center issue. (Although those are the best kinds of bacon...some crispy parts, some chewy parts.) But maybe it would have just created two chewy sections.
I got my makin bacon at the dollar tree. Had it forever. Did lose one of the Ts but it cooks bacon great.
I have had the makin bacon for years and I love it. I put the bacon over 2 racks and it cooks better in the middle.
Best bacon cooker I use you reviewed some time back… looks like a mini trash can and it’s awesome! Ty!
The first one you tried looks like the bacon would be PERFECT for b.l.t.’s!!! For me the prep solutions one did the best
I went with the wow bacon based on the previous review and I’m happy with it.
Love the bacon maker- makes it easier to pour off the grease! (Which I keep and use in other recipes!)
Doctor: How'd you end up in the hospital? Freakin' Reviews: I ate a bunch of bacon for my fans.
Sacrifices he makes for us all
I've been making bacon in the microwave since we got our first one in the late 1970s and have never found a better (or cheaper) method than 2 paper plates and paper towels in-between the layers. I bet I haven't' spent as much on disposables in all that time as one of these cookers cost. LOL
I agree. This method works 100% of the time, yields the most cooked 🥓 bacon and no mess.
for example If you buy disposable plates at $3 a pack it’s takes 4 trips to the store to spend $12, buying a bacon cooker just one time for $12 and re washing, re using it. You spend less money on the long run. Unless you re use microwaveable plates then you save money
@@bryansoul_destroyer437 Really hard to quantify as I use paper plates for other things. But a package of 300 of the cheap plates usually lasts me a year or more.
I got the makin bacon at dollar tree and it works great.
The uneven cooking on the hanging style is probably due to the duty cycle of 80% and the turntable has a fixed rate of rotation so the less cooked portion was probably in front of the magnetron while it was in it's 20% off duty cycle.
I would hope they would make their on-off-frequency off-phase of the turning frequency, but you never know. I was more suspecting that it's a middle-to-center issue, where the middle of the middle of the oven will always recieve less power due to the standing waves, and since the device is not center in the oven due to the handle it created this effect. The other devices have a lid to spread the heat inside evenly, the rack type lacks this little help.
I've been using the Makin' Bacon for about 10 years now - I like how much bacon I can cook at once, and I have the time dialed in to my liking perfectly - crispy-but-not-shatteringly-crispy
Loving the content as always, keep them coming! 💯👍
I remember reading about Abbey and her Makin' Bacon machine in American Girl magazine 25+ years ago.
God damn I love bacon.
I have the Prep Solutions and I really like it. Thank you for sharing this.
wow recommended at 22 seconds, nice
That's early!
Im sure you have to adjust times for the thickness of your bacon. I personally bake my bacon in the oven for even cooking and less mess. If you want it to put a cooling rack in your pan to drain the oil it works but it's a lot of clean up on that. I have a pan that has raised edges from copper pan I use for it
i generally cook my bacon in the oven on a wire rack in a cookie sheet . turns out perfect every time , sometimes its so crispy it melts in my mouth ! 10 to 15 mins at 350 degrees . i can multi task by cooking bacon in the oven , eggs on the stove top and hash browns on stove top , or fried potatoes . i love your reviews , but i really have no need for so many gadgets nor do i have the room to store anything lol .
how does something crispy melt?
@@AndyMcBlane try for yourself , i can almost grantee, done in the oven your bacon will also melt in your mouth ! i really do not know how to explain HOW IT MELTS , i just know it does , very little chewing involved . maybe its the bacon i buy , maybe its a higher fat content , or maybe the meat is just that tender . it might also be my seasoning i use . who knows , come to my home for breakfast one day so you can experience melting bacon !
@@snarky4lyfe144 bit heavy for breakfast, I generally skip it
I think the pour spout might be intended for the lid on because that would make it the only place grease could go out
I own what is "essentially" the Prep Solutions one, I think it's sold under a few different brand names in my area.
The cleaning on it is definitely a pain. I rent my residence so the dishwasher is not of my choosing, and is quite a lackluster one at that. Being able to scrub out the tough particulate from things like this is a must for me and that is what keeps me from using the Prep Solutions one I own. The vast majority of the time I just use a paper plate with paper towel under and on top of the bacon. I also use a regular plate from time to time as well. Much easier to clean and you can just pat the bacon bits off with a fresh paper towel after to get some of the grease off as well. Not as economical on paper, but takes up less space in the dishwasher and is easier cleanup. Also doesn't get stuck in my microwave like the Prep Solutions one does on occasion. Prep Solutions still makes decent bacon though.
Personally, my favorite way to make bacon that's not on stove top is an air fryer. Default setting is fine at 10 minutes for like four slices of bacon. I don't like my bacon too crispy but I like the way it comes out and it drains in my airfryer
You should review some of Amazons WORST rated products..that would be heeeeelarius😂
What's that gadget on your microwave handle?
10:36 I legit thought the bacon was on fire but that was just the reflection
Boy technology has come a long way since I was making bacon in the microwave as a kid.
There's no damn way you could get it crispy, it was all rubbery and gross 🤢
Out of all three of them I would have picked the middle one and looked like it was a little wider and the bacon looked more consistent.
Great video dude keep up the good work 👍👍
Is rubbery and chewy the same thing to you?
@@dannydaw59 it kinda is
@@dannydaw59 you would know if you’d ever chewed on rubber! 🤣🤣
I wanna give a shout out to this video 🤣 and the beauty and the delicious subject of Bacon!
I just bought the Prep Solutions, and the packaging says: "Stacks for using Multiple trays at once". We haven't used it yet, but it has a quality feel and fits our microwave perfectly. We don't have a turntable, but the glass tray moves around during use so we're hoping it works fine with this Bacon Grill. Thanks for the review!
4:58 RIP for the people that can’t stand the sound of crunching and chewing 😂😂😂
Mr. Dude,
When you buy precooked bacon, it has been cooked in huge factory size microwave ovens.
The best way to cook bacon is baking it. On a cooling grid in a baking pan, so the grease collects underneath in the pan it's in.
Happy Eatin'
I grew up on microwave bacon. Usually with some paper towels on a plate. Now we do our bacon in the oven and I prefer that so much more.
I like how the prep solutions seems to work, I like my bacon a bit chewy and it seems perfect for that.
I'm still using the old style of using my iron skillet and use the skillet with the fat to fried an egg too and hotdogs afterwards. But I think I need to get one of these to try out if they can make it easier.
The bacon grill is my favorite it's the one we keep coming back to whenever 1 of our gadget breaks
Thanks for your entertaining & informative presentations
my only take away is "Meat curtains"
I've had the makin bacon since the early 90's. Cooking tip: microwaving 4 slices at 50% power for 4:45 yields a chewy center with slightly crispy edges.
Great video as always. I have just been using this pre cooked microwave bacon. 20 seconds in the nuke and its done. Way less cleanup too.
I have the Makin Bacon... super useful... i think its super easy to clean and to make bacon
Surprised at how well they all cooked bacon.
I’ve always used a paper plate with paper towels(2) over the top doesn’t look fancy but it works👍🏻I thought those gadgets would be hot to touch but you didn’t seem to react so that’s a definite plus.
As a kid in the 90s, microwave bacon was easy & often made.
4 or 5 paper towels on a plate, bacon on top of that, then 1 final paper towel as the lid to stop splattering.
Cook a for a few minutes, this where you do some trial and error till you find how many minutes works best for your machine power & crispness preference.
WowBacon ALL day long over these...mine is still going strong, no splatters, easy to pour the liquid gold grease for storage, comes out as crispy or soft as you like depending on the time you set, easy clean up, and is a KILLER conversation piece.
That pour spout will work much better, hardly a drip at all if you tilt it right or left first, then once most of the grease is collected at one end just tip it forward. Drains off because of the volume collected, which would be inequal if you try to pour it ACROSS all the channels at once. I know this because I tried it. Not unhappy leaving the puddle of grease for just a few drips that are easily blotted up. I also use a paper towel as the base, it's that whole "wrap it up and toss it" thing.
Thanks for the review. I just ordered the "Prep Solution".
We've got the rack bacon cooker at home, and we like it pretty well. We do have the uneven cooking tho; I don't mind it but I know others might
It's an extra hassle but I turn mine over half way through cooking time, cooks evenly every time then, I use the microwave flat tray version, will never go back to old method now.
I use thick cut bacon on my makin bacon and I rotate half way thru. Comes out perfect every time
I remember using something like the prep solution without the cover back in the 1980's-1990's.
I use the Prep Solutions. If you rinse it out as soon as you finish the clean up is way easier. Them small grooves are hard to clean when the grease sits.
Great freaking review !!!
Now I want bacon, lol
James you really inspire me to continue with making videos 🤗🥳
You're like the Mythbusters of gadgets and kitchen doodads.
Unboxing with extra hype! Cool 😎!
iv got one that is like the prep solutions and i love it!
Layered paper towels with beacon between works best
Finally here before 10 minutes! Hey Freakin Reviews!
Welcome!
Tip: Try not to cook things in the dead center of the microwave. The reason for the rotating platter to to move the food around. Microwaves create standing waves inside the chamber, so there are peaks and troughs inside the machine that are static. Moving the food around helps the food to encounter the wave at different relative intensities...and any food that is dead center is effectively not being moved at all and will cook (or heat) the least as a result. That is especially true for small items where heat from the hotter parts of the food can't easily be transmotted to the piece stuck at the center of the microwave.
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I love my prep solutions - Since everybody's microwave is different you have to find your sweet spot with timing then it's fantastic!
I'm allergic to pork and bacon so I'm watching this for no reason other than curiosity.
I am a vegetarian and I have been for so long that eating meat makes me sick. I am watching this just because James' voice soothes me.
Agree. I do like my bacon on the crisper side.
Leftover bacon grease is great for cooking.
Edit: add to gravy, to fry potatoes and/or veggies, and definitely good to fry burgers and steak with.
How long does it last? Can you keeping in the fridge for a month? Or has to be used straight away?
@@em84c you have to keep it in a sealed container, mason jars are ideal for fridges, and it’ll last just as long as butter. Some people say 3-5 months, but you can totally use it much longer after that. We put ours in a sealed clay container (that is specifically made for bacon grease) in the fridge for later use.
It’s a very thick consistency once it’s cold, so I like to use a little bit when I make homemade dog food as well.
If you it put in the freezer though you can use it basically forever.
Edit: however, never put anything glass in the freezer. So do NOT use a mason jar if you plan to freeze it.