For most things, I don't use paper towels. It seems wasteful. I have plenty of cloths and rags to use instead. However, when I fry bacon, I do drain it on paper towels. I don't want to throw really greasy things into my laundry. Today I fried up a 3# bag of bacon ends and pieces (which are about half the price of regular slices and taste just as good.)
For that amount of bacon, it would take a number of paper towels for draining. Instead, I put down a pad of newspapers and just ONE paper towel on top. Works perfectly!
I bought four 3-pound packages today. We read that there is a virus affecting hogs in many states, and that the death rate, when they are infected is 50%. I just thought I'd stock up on bacon!
I like to fry up these large amounts all at once, and then freeze them in meal-sized pieces. It's very convenient to get breakfast together this way.
I LOVE bacon! I think I'd better stock up too. I usually drain my bacon on a paper towel on a plate, but for the amount you cooked one towel on a plate definitely wouldn't work. Good idea about the newspaper!
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