Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tuesday's Tips & Tricks: Chopping Bacon


I think everyone has at least one task in the kitchen that they do not enjoy doing.  For me, it is chopping bacon.  I hate it!  The bacon is greasy and it moves around on the cutting board as I try to slice it.  There had to be an easier way to do this.


I had just finished using my kitchen shears to cut up some herbs, so I grabbed them and decided to try it on the bacon.  It worked great!  Now I only use my kitchen shears to cut the bacon into the size I need.  I cut it right into the skillet that I will be using to fry it in.  It is so easy!  You get perfect cuts and less mess by using this method.


Sometimes I stack the bacon and other times I just get it straight from the package.Then I chop away with my kitchen shears.


Which kitchen task do you enjoy doing the least?


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12 comments:

  1. pamJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I saw Nigella do this one time on her show, and it's the only way I dice bacon now!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I wish I had seen that show! She must hate chopping bacon too.

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  3. PamJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Great tip, Linda! Now if there would only be a cure for chopping onions!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:32 AM

      Thanks, Pam! There are a lot of different tricks people say will help when chopping onions, but when you get a strong onion they always fail for me.

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  4. DianeJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Brilliant idea I will remember this. I also use my herb scissors (ones with 5 blades) for cutting up pimentos. I just hold the stalk, and then I do not get them on my fingers. No worries about wiping your eye by mistake afterwards. Diane

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    1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:37 AM

      Diane, I love that tip! I am going to use it when I make salsa.

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  5. Becki's Whole LifeJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Linda - I'm a new follower and I found your blog while reading Pam's. Love your tips and your recipes are right up my alley. Look forward to reading more in the future!

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  6. BoJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Linda...I use my shears too, but if it needs to be diced fine...I put it in the freezer for a few minutes, makes it much easier to cut with a knife.

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  7. Ashley ~ What Does a Songbird Sing?January 20, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Brilliant tip! Thank you for cutting my baking chopping time in half!
    My least favorite kitchen task is peeling garlic. It takes me forever to get the skin off. Have any tips for making this an easier task?

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  8. Ashley ~ What Does a Songbird Sing?January 20, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Brilliant tip! Thank you for cutting my baking chopping time in half!
    My least favorite kitchen task is peeling garlic. It takes me forever to get the skin off. Have any tips for making this an easier task?

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:37 AM

      In response to your question, I will be posting a Tuesday Tip about it. Thanks for all the wonderful comments you leave, Ashley!

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  9. ChrisJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Least favorite task? Easy! CLEANING!

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