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Defrost Bacon In Microwave
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Defrost Bacon In Microwave

Would you like to know how to defrost bacon in the microwave? Today we are showing you how to defrost bacon fast using the microwave. Perfect for cooking with and will last up to 3 days in the fridge.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 505 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Breakfast
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 11 Back Bacon Rashers frozen
Kitchen Gadgets
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Towel

Instructions

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  1. Place a layer of kitchen towel onto a plate.
  2. Remove your bacon from its packaging and place on the kitchen towel.
  3. Then add another layer of kitchen towel over the frozen bacon.
  4. Place the bacon in the microwave.
  5. Click defrost and defrost meat and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. When the microwave beeps, remove the top kitchen towel, turn the bacon over and then add the kitchen towel back. Cook on defrost for a further 3 minutes.

Notes

  • Size – Please note, we used back bacon which is much bigger than streaky and takes longer to defrost in the microwave. If doing streaky, at step #6 check if the bacon is done and remove from the microwave without the further 3 minutes.
  • Thanks for reading how to defrost bacon in the microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas, I recommend you try our microwave green beans.

Nutrition Information

Calories 505kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Monounsaturated Fat 21g (105%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 801mg (33%) Potassium 240mg (5%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 505

% Daily Value*

Calories 505kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 801mg 33%
Potassium 240mg 5%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.