“Bring water and bacon to a boil, pour off the salt water, and then fry the bacon.” Wait, what now? Boil the bacon, then fry it? I have so many questions, like what’s the point, are you on a ...

Cover the bacon in cold water in a large pot and bring slowly to the boil. If the bacon is very salty there will be a white froth on top of the water, in which case it is preferable to discard the ...

If the bacon is too salty, cover in cold water and bring slowly to the boil (uncovered), white froth will rise to the top. Pour off the water. Cover with hot water and simmer until nearly cooked ...