Baking Bacon for Perfect BLTs! How to Bake Bacon for Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches

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  • Learn how to bake bacon for perfect BLTs! Visit foodwishes.blog... for the ingredients, more information, and many, many more video recipes. I hope you enjoy this easy how to bake bacon for Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches demo!

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  • @foodwishes
    @foodwishes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/255277/Baking-Perfect-Bacon-for-a-BLT/

  • @officershrute
    @officershrute 8 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    It blows my mind that yours isn't the food channel with the most views on TH-cam. You're the best!

    • @foodwishes
      @foodwishes  8 ปีที่แล้ว +207

      Thanks! You took the words right out of my mouth.

    • @PinkeeLee
      @PinkeeLee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      he's very humble too! but you are correct, as is he, and he is the best. i have tried many recipes and the times and temps are always spot on. thanks chef. you are simply, the best.

    • @zekeiso420
      @zekeiso420 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Food Wishes how modest

    • @robertsyrett1992
      @robertsyrett1992 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      But not the bacon.

    • @CLOWNBOT00
      @CLOWNBOT00 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd like to put something in your mouth and I sure as heck mean food.

  • @MiguelAlexCantu
    @MiguelAlexCantu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I am convinced Chef John is the Bob Ross of cooking. Thanks for the video, John! :)

  • @hyypersonic
    @hyypersonic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "You are the Sir Francis of your Bacon"
    This is why we love you Chef John.

  • @GrubRuffian
    @GrubRuffian 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    That make-shift foil rack is brilliant.

  • @foodwishes
    @foodwishes  8 ปีที่แล้ว +549

    And yes...It is "TAUT" not TAUNT! Don't act like you would have known. ;)

    • @michellemunoz4707
      @michellemunoz4707 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That is some superior-looking "bakeun"! 👍

    • @robertholtz
      @robertholtz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I was wincing like Chief Dreyfus from the old Pink Panther movies every single time you said "taunt" instead of "taut." Imagine my relief in discovering your correction. A well-made BLT is one of the great true joys of living. Cheers, Chef John!

    • @malazkm
      @malazkm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      does your cookie sheet states sir la table

    • @cookmaz1610
      @cookmaz1610 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love you chef Jon. Your awesome

    • @XdarkmutantX1
      @XdarkmutantX1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's TAUNT not TAUT

  • @rosgembrun
    @rosgembrun 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yes. I love this channel.
    I am reminded I haven't had a BLT in ages.
    I do my bacon on a skillet, over a low flame, with a bacon press holding down the strips so they do not curl up and crinkle.
    I will try this method in the winter.

  • @JamesMilliganJr
    @JamesMilliganJr 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you so much for showing me how to cook bacon which comes out crisp. I have tried and tried, but your method is the gem. Mine was always "soggy", and I really appreciate this information!!!

  • @Timinator62
    @Timinator62 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG, I always made mine Tomato, Bacon, then Lettuce...who knew I was making it wrong? I never realized my flavor was upside down....Thanks Chef John for setting me straight.

  • @drlpipe
    @drlpipe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All this needs is a side of sweet corn simply quick-boiled and served with butter and salt and summer-time heaven is achieved.

  • @DevilArtemis
    @DevilArtemis 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Your narration is better and better with each video, its alot more enjoyable hearing your personality come through in your videos, awesome BLT Suggestion.

  • @shellygoodtimes
    @shellygoodtimes 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a pretty good idea! Can't help but admire a guy who knows his way around a BLT.

  • @nicolagregson6054
    @nicolagregson6054 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    me and my husband have watched all your videos . your so funny and more importantly you make it easy to follow . thank you .

  • @AnnaKaize
    @AnnaKaize 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That pinching technique blew my mind. Genius Chef John. Genius!

  • @mjms5756
    @mjms5756 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great 3AM and now i'm hungry, thank you!

  • @29bastet
    @29bastet 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My life has been altered by this glorious video. All praise to the bacon gods.

  • @trudaroof
    @trudaroof 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the fact that CJ shows us how to cook "simple" things like this and not just 5 star delicacies. Every time I do things (EXACTLY) as CJ tells me to it turns out perfect.

  • @CowTaurog
    @CowTaurog 8 ปีที่แล้ว +458

    "Sir Francis of your bacon". Alright, who gave my dad a youtube channel?

    • @grimTales1
      @grimTales1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just got that - doh :D

    • @sirswift23
      @sirswift23 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your mother

    • @jalapenoheadbro3846
      @jalapenoheadbro3846 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Sir Francis of The Filth

    • @fahdpar23
      @fahdpar23 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +JalapenoHeadBro ey b0ss!

  • @MauriceBlok
    @MauriceBlok 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "you are the Sir Francis of your bacon" Love your videos Mr. John!

  • @br0ken86
    @br0ken86 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's almost lunchtime at work and i'm literally drooling. That looks like a great BLT, will have to try your baking method. Thanks!

  • @alisawooten8042
    @alisawooten8042 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    A good tip for a baking rack, because I don't have one, thank you. ☺

  • @davewiser4764
    @davewiser4764 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the oven is, by far, the best way to cook bacon. your sandwich is perfect. we fry up green tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber or whatever is fresh and available for a side dish. then add potato salad and or coleslaw. my all time favorite meal.

  • @Mr.56Goldtop
    @Mr.56Goldtop 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've used a rack many times, but spray front and underside with cooking spray. Clean up isn't a jiff, but with a brush it isn't bad!

  • @afiam8510
    @afiam8510 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG! That looks so friggin delicious! Thanks for the tip on oven cooking. I would have never thought of that.

  • @jtjjbannie
    @jtjjbannie 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am beginning to really like the channel!Aint nothing better than a BLT with fresh homegrown tomatoes!I have to try cooking my bacon like that!!!THANKS!!

  • @jackpast
    @jackpast 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love bacon cooked this way! That foil trick was super! Also, never put bacon in the middle before. Will next time!

  • @sockhawk4675
    @sockhawk4675 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John, you forgot to mention that you need to have good bacon! I live on a sailboat traveling down the coast of Mexico and Central America...good bacon...smoked bacon is a real treat here...like caviar or prime rib...anyway...I did as suggested and baked the bacon (you have no idea how complicated that can be on a boat especially because the pig wouldn't hold still in the oven) Great recipe, thanks.

  • @O5129O
    @O5129O 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AMAZING TECHNIQUE, tried it yesterday and it awesome

    • @O5129O
      @O5129O 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was*

  • @jorgealonzo8535
    @jorgealonzo8535 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs up Chef John for the technique but even more so for the "You are the Sir Francis of your Bacon!"

  • @ITweeaboo
    @ITweeaboo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kinda wish Chef John would do more recipes that I could eat, but what ever, I enjoy watching his stuff.

  • @TheFronkinator
    @TheFronkinator 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how everything you say sound like a question. I'm def gonna try this. thanks

  • @PastorTom2009
    @PastorTom2009 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AMEN!!!!!!!! My husband insists on using this dang rack and I HATE cleaning it!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for posting this!!!!!!!

    • @PastorTom2009
      @PastorTom2009 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chef John that was my wife Kim by the way!! LOL Love your recipes!

  • @abunchahooey
    @abunchahooey 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YES about the foil instead of a rack! Although the rack is much easier to clean if you spray it with non stick spray first, the bacon tastes much better on the foil! I don't even do ridges, I just loosely wad up heavy duty foil to create wrinkles, un-wad it, spread it, and place bacon on the wrinkles. The foil keeps some fat on the bacon, unlike the dry rack. My technique is like Chef John's! Yay, me!

  • @seanmcquilkin1842
    @seanmcquilkin1842 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Baking it is definitely the best way to cook bacon, get that balance of crisp and tender not burnt or fatty

  • @GamingFoodie
    @GamingFoodie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have that rack. I almost used it one day to make bacon. You saved me so much clean up time! Thank you!

  • @madmaddi69
    @madmaddi69 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is definitely a beautiful BLT!

  • @infin1ty850
    @infin1ty850 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw the title and thought
    "Really? A video on cooking bacon in the oven?"
    I did like the technique you provided for the foil though, and that honestly made the video worth it all by itself.

  • @VonchkynProduction
    @VonchkynProduction 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i find chef john's sing-songy voice quite calming

  • @SourLemonSqueeze
    @SourLemonSqueeze 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're my absolute favorite, Chef John.

  • @MrCoffeekelly
    @MrCoffeekelly 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I buy 16"x12" disposable wire mesh grill toppers and use them over a cookie sheet for bacon. You can get them for around 50 cents a piece at the end of the grilling season.

  • @TheKamakuraGardener
    @TheKamakuraGardener 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, Chef John! It's just what I planned to have for dinner this afternoon here in Kamakura, Japan! 😋👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @radicledgrl
    @radicledgrl 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been our way of cooking bacon for a few years now. I wouldn't go back.

  • @rbwirth12
    @rbwirth12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    It all looked good; however, I was most taken by those perfectly ripe, lycopene-laden, red-red tomatoes. There's NOTHING like a perfect tomato.

  • @wiggy700
    @wiggy700 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well looks like i am going bacon shopping tomorrow thank you john!

  • @beatrizcarvajal5981
    @beatrizcarvajal5981 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    best food channel on youtube!!!!! im following you since 2011 and i love your food.

  • @troyallen5806
    @troyallen5806 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love baking my bacon. It really is the best way.

  • @jillpiebest
    @jillpiebest 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Yum! Now I shall go out and buy some bacon just to try this technique.

  • @andrewesquivel4
    @andrewesquivel4 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chef John you're just flat out awesome,
    Not just for the bacon but in general.
    Bacon had an influence but not much :)

  • @shawnski001
    @shawnski001 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tip Chef J. Have you ever tried doing this for a bacon "crouton"?
    Take some slab bacon and cut up into 1 cm cubes (or 1.5 if you prefer a bit more tender inside). Cook as normal until almost done. Drain grease. Splash with a honey garlic sauce.
    The last step just soaks up the sauce amazingly and creates little nuggets of awesomeness!
    No, I didn't think of this on April 20th...

  • @DaveH82
    @DaveH82 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chef John, saving _everyone's_ bacon.

  • @carteryoung2249
    @carteryoung2249 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chef John enjoys the ooool' pull n' pinch method very often.

  • @justaddmusclecom
    @justaddmusclecom 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a beautiful sight all that crispy beautiful bacon. :D

  • @GibbyDzUpholstery
    @GibbyDzUpholstery 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most awesomest BLT. The sound always proves the taste! Should have made a mayo mix.. Always enjoy. Keep em coming.

  • @gaillaviolette6115
    @gaillaviolette6115 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for the bacon baking tip !

    • @RUHDD4HVN
      @RUHDD4HVN 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has a nice tri-tip too....... ;^)

    • @FarleyHillBilly
      @FarleyHillBilly 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The bacon baking beacon beckons.

  • @hannaheli2274
    @hannaheli2274 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't even eat bacon, i just enjoy his videos!

  • @shawnski001
    @shawnski001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Bacon wrapped bacon, smothered in bacon bits (home made of course.)

    • @lc7269
      @lc7269 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Don't forget a bacon side which was soaked in bacon liquid and breaded with bacon bits. Oh! And also with a bacon smoothie

    • @shawnski001
      @shawnski001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lucky Abat But of course!
      And if that doesn't carry you over, a bacon IV drip is recommended.

    • @glorialucia
      @glorialucia 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      bacon jam on your toast!

  • @Selenassoto
    @Selenassoto 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That BLT looks amazing!!

  • @baseballman74
    @baseballman74 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow~ the reason why you should cook "odd number". brilliant! now i got to make me a BLT. Thanks John~

  • @goodi2shooz
    @goodi2shooz 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    you and bacon...perfection. and I judge my Bacon's doneness exactly in the same way as you do

  • @israelianbabe
    @israelianbabe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a vegan in the audience, who used to love bacon more than anything, I can agree that that looks damn awesome! Love your channel^^

  • @bosser18
    @bosser18 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    If youre ever interested in a great Italian dish, look for Chicken Scapperelli, its what my grandma makes and my goodness its amazing

  • @trenchcaptn8213
    @trenchcaptn8213 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your channel is one of my happy places🤗

  • @AnalogX64
    @AnalogX64 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this method and will try it soon. Whats funny is I shot some footage of making candied bacon using the tray you should at the start of the video I hope to upload that soon. What I do to clean it is, flip it upside down in the tray with hot water and some dish washing soap and scrubs right out.

  • @TheDelman34
    @TheDelman34 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also at this time of year, with fresh corn being in season, I wrap 2 slices of bacon around an ear of corn, wrap with foil and cook at 350F for 30-40 depending on how crisp you want your bacon.

  • @winter2625
    @winter2625 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mouthwatering! And I totally agree about baking bacon. It's the best!

  • @jeffinphx517
    @jeffinphx517 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are a great American.

  • @SqueezeMonger
    @SqueezeMonger 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    those tomatoes look amazing

  • @n0etic_f0x
    @n0etic_f0x 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Godlike video I did not even need to watch it this is life changing, not even being hyperbolic.

  • @wallywalnuts12345
    @wallywalnuts12345 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    chef, I like your videos, as an experienced cook, always still pick something up from you. Keep up the great work, merci!

  • @sutterbreaux367
    @sutterbreaux367 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You're the Kevin Bacon of your, well, Bacon!

    • @sutterbreaux367
      @sutterbreaux367 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're the Kevin Bacon of your dancin' bacon

    • @JadeXeno
      @JadeXeno 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're the Kevin Bacon of your chasing bacon

    • @minime453
      @minime453 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows Kevin Bacon!

    • @cb2308
      @cb2308 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know that guy!

    • @likeasambud9817
      @likeasambud9817 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      god damn it, i was gonna type that :D

  • @kiltlvr
    @kiltlvr 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, man! I know what's for dinner tonight. I enjoy a bit of shaved onion and sliced avocado on my BLT. I like that accordion idea - thanks, Chef!

  • @powerequal
    @powerequal 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    homemade rack is pure genius. nice one

  • @sporkboy082
    @sporkboy082 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the pro-tip on baking delicious bacon! I think I'll do just that with my bacon!

  • @sandraboyer9680
    @sandraboyer9680 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been baking thick sliced bacon for a long time, delish.

  • @Bezzdor
    @Bezzdor 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    at the place I work at, the bacon we make we just put parchment paper on the pan and it the bacon still gets nice and crispy. only downside is you need to scrub a bit, but it's not too bad

  • @davidtopalian1
    @davidtopalian1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the Sugardale method. But it's always better coming from you chef John!

  • @rbettsx
    @rbettsx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Is that one-sided toast? Pretty sure it was CJ who started me making BLT that way.. Two slices in one slot.. Really nice texture in the finished sandwich, and holds together better.

  • @thedivaisin
    @thedivaisin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great. I have been baking my bacon for awhile but didn't get great results. The foil tip and temperature setting are what I was missing. Thank you very much

  • @Krieghandt
    @Krieghandt 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got some of them silicon baking rack things. It does bacon as well, but I like to use them with drum sticks to let the grease drip away as well.

  • @protocolofficer2629
    @protocolofficer2629 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to try your baking method for an English "Bacon Butty". Which is a bacon sandwich on an untoasted bun or bread, with butter (butty) and HP Sauce. Oh yum but thanks for the splendid recipe!

  • @JeffStoops
    @JeffStoops 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use he cooling racks, not hard to clean. Soak in the pan with Dawn and water. cleans up fine, I just toss in Dishwasher

  • @SanjuroSan
    @SanjuroSan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Upvote for Sir Francis Bacon reference.

  • @MooCartoon
    @MooCartoon 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "Head to Food Wishes for all the ingredients!"
    Ingredients: Bacon

  • @leebratina1089
    @leebratina1089 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Try using some sourdough bread and slow toasting it, with ghee on one side, in a pan. It amplifies the deliciousness of the BLT on many levels.

  • @suppachai38
    @suppachai38 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like your humor.

  • @BaconSniffer578
    @BaconSniffer578 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Delicious. Pretty common in the uk to cook bacon under the grill (broiler)

  • @SaleenE34
    @SaleenE34 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    made my mouth water.. great job

  • @HabsCanada1
    @HabsCanada1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We pan fry ours not so well done but 100% maple syrup to finish then drain the fat.

  • @ShalimarPerfume
    @ShalimarPerfume 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ach! I use my George Foreman grill to cook bacon. Took me a couple of trys to figure out to turn off George before bacon is done and let the residual heat cook the bacon the rest of the way. Clean up is easy to and doesn't splatter every where.

  • @opalprestonshirley1700
    @opalprestonshirley1700 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful sandwich with fine looking tomatos...YUM YUM!!! atb Opal

  • @bangalorebobbel
    @bangalorebobbel 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    that odd number trick is the best ever bacon trick I've heard ...

  • @HrothgarXII
    @HrothgarXII 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Does he keep saying "taunt"? Because I think taunting the foil would just make it floppy and insecure.
    Pulling the foil taut on the other hand...

  • @TazSilvercat
    @TazSilvercat 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I always add Cheese to my BLT cause yum

  • @PaiviProject
    @PaiviProject 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi Chef John. Good looking bacon you got cooking. I really liked the foil hack. Thanks. :)

  • @vixensvlogs
    @vixensvlogs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This changes everything!

  • @Sannoon93
    @Sannoon93 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    chef John, can you please make panttone. It's my favourite part of Christmas and I'd love to see how YOU do it.

  • @Flip86x
    @Flip86x 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I cook bacon in the microwave on a plate lined with paper towels. Comes out perfect.

  • @michaeljdauben
    @michaeljdauben 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That aluminum foil rack is BRILLIANT! My inner carnivore thanks you.

  • @Agr8fullife
    @Agr8fullife 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip on baking bacon! TFS!

  • @doommaker9813
    @doommaker9813 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    9 slices of bacon is just not enough! 😜😝 I'm going to try baking my bacon now. Thanks, Chef John!