Freezing bacon

This is my favorite method for freezing bacon. I hardly ever cook up a whole package of bacon, and freezing it means I can cook just a couple pieces whenever I need it.

Cut bacon between layers of Press and Seal

I cut the package open, then cut the bacon in half with kitchen scissors. I take two halves at a time and lay them on one sheet of Press and Seal wrap (tacky side up). When I have all the bacon placed, I put a second sheet of Press and Seal on top (tacky side down) and run my fingers along the edges and between the sets of bacon to seal.

Bacon ready for the freezer

I can fold up the sheet so the bacon freezes flat, but doesn’t take up as much room, then pop it in the freezer. When I need to cook a piece of bacon, I take it out of the Press and Seal and put it directly into a hot skillet. Because it is cut in half, it fits well, and when it is thawed enough, I can separate the two halves and finish cooking the bacon. I also use a cast iron bacon press which helps me get super crispy bacon!