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(Message started by: Redd715 on Jun 20^th, 2006, 10:33am)

Title: Calling all Cooks
Post by Redd715 on Jun 20^th, 2006, 10:33am

I've run into a situation I've never had before. Last week I took 3 lbs of bacon ends and chopped/fried them for bacon bits for salads, omelets etc.

However, they got TOO crisp. Not burned, just HARD.

Any idea how to soften them up or have I ruined the whole batch?

Pegg

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by pattik on Jun 20^th, 2006, 11:13am

I can't think of any sure way you could resoften them. You might want to experiment on just a few--put them back into some of the warm bacon grease and let them soak at a low temp for a while and see if that makes a difference. Otherwise, don't throw them out. I would bet you could save them in the ice box and toss a few into some green beans and other vegies you cook up in the future--could add some great flavor. ;)

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by brewcrew on Jun 20^th, 2006, 11:17am

I know you can re-soften brown sugar by sealing it in a ziploc with a fresh, soft piece of bread. Give it a try with your bacon bits - see what happens.

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Goblin on Jun 20^th, 2006, 11:23am

Try placing them in a bowl with a lid and small amount of bacon grease. Place that into the microwave low power for 20 seconds if need softer add some water fdo again for 30 seconds drain then wrap in a paper towel and place in ziplock bag. Place into freezer till ready to use. Reheat with small amout of water when ready to use then drain and use.

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Paul98 on Jun 20^th, 2006, 11:26am

Moist (not wet) paper towel in a baggie seal and pop in the fridge overnight. Should soften the bacon.

-P.

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jun 20^th, 2006, 12:12pm

If you have a micro-wave , put small amounts on a microwavable dish and pop into the microwave at 15 seconds . This should soften it, you might have to play around with 5 second shots added or subtracted from the 15 seconds. That is why I say use a small amount at first to test it.

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Tom K on Jun 20^th, 2006, 2:17pm

on 06/20/06 at 11:13:17, pattik wrote:

Bingo...we have a winner! ;;D

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by tanner on Jun 20^th, 2006, 2:58pm

I'd stick with pattik's suggestion.

The fact that so many guy's on the board seem to know how to soften bacon bits kinda freaks me out ;;D

just kidding guy's I'm the cook in our family too ;)....tim

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by brewcrew on Jun 20^th, 2006, 5:22pm

on 06/20/06 at 14:58:05, tanner wrote:

The fact that so many guy's on the board seem to know how to soften bacon bits kinda freaks me out ;;D

Well, I know for a fact that you could put 'em in German potato salad and they'd soften right up (vinegar), but then you'd have to pull each one of 'em out with a tweezers and rinse 'em off! ;;D

How's that for guy-cook-logic?

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Tom K on Jun 20^th, 2006, 5:38pm

on 06/20/06 at 14:58:05, tanner wrote:

Eh...it's a living... 8)

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by jimmers on Jun 20^th, 2006, 7:41pm

That is the very first time in my life I have ever heard a Woman complain about something being too hard! ;;D

Tupperware bowl with a tight fitting lid overnight should do the trick.

The Rock ;;D

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Jonny on Jun 20^th, 2006, 7:53pm

Go to the store and buy some bacon bits ;;D

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by BarbaraD on Jun 20^th, 2006, 8:33pm

on 06/20/06 at 19:53:02, Jonny wrote:

Go to the store and buy some bacon bits ;;D

Jonny my darling -- that's why YOU ARE KING!!!!

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Redd715 on Jun 20^th, 2006, 10:10pm

When I can get 3 lbs of Bacon ends for $2.69.... Why on earth would I pay $3.98 for 3 oz. for pre fab bacon bits?

Glad others are so wealthy they can spend frivolously. I on the other hand am not made of money.

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by lashultz on Jun 20^th, 2006, 10:54pm

Buy some Hormel bacon bits . They are not pre-fab but real bacon.

lashultz

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Jonny on Jun 21^st, 2006, 7:58pm

on 06/20/06 at 22:10:07, Redd715 wrote:

If $3.98 is wealthy im a damn millionaire.....LMMFAO ;;D

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Redd715 on Jun 21^st, 2006, 8:16pm

Here, let me make less confusing.

48 oz of bacon my way? $2.69....

48 oz of bacon your way? $63.68

Yeah I'd say thats a bit pricey.

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Jonny on Jun 21^st, 2006, 8:57pm

on 06/21/06 at 20:16:13, Redd715 wrote:

Here, let me make less confusing.

48 oz of bacon my way? $2.69....

48 oz of bacon your way? $63.68

Yeah I'd say thats a bit pricey.

I guess one could apply that to kniting a sweater or buying one, its all about how much your time is worth.

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Redd715 on Jun 21^st, 2006, 9:10pm

on 06/21/06 at 20:57:48, Jonny wrote:

I guess one could apply that to kniting a sweater or buying one, its all about how much your time is worth.

When living and trying to make ends meet and feed two teenagers on Unemployment, I'll take the time... ;)

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by Tom K on Jun 21^st, 2006, 9:18pm

on 06/21/06 at 20:16:13, Redd715 wrote:

48 oz of bacon my way? $2.69....

48 oz of bacon your way? $63.68

Smell of fresh cooked bacon in the house...priceless. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Sorry, I just had to! 8)

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by AussieBrian on Jun 21^st, 2006, 9:24pm

Keep frying 'em till they're fully crisp then serve them up as pretzels with melted cheese, chilli sauce and beer.

Title: Re: Calling all Cooks
Post by stevegeebe on Jun 21^st, 2006, 9:25pm

Cook a meat loaf with some garlic mashed potatos and peas.

Put the bacon in the mashed potatos and if you chip a tooth or loose a filling...see a dentist.

Steve G