Save money, time, and storage space whenever you cook with this salty, fatty flavor bomb.
We all know bacon makes everything better. Corn chowder? Of course. Meatloaf? Definitely. Black-eyed peas? You betcha. But when cooking with bacon, you rarely need the entire pound package for one meal. Unless you’re prepping an entire brunch, you probably use a couple of slices here and there, then try to store the rest in the fridge for later. But unfortunately, most bacon packages are not resealable, so it can easily go bad before you have the chance to use it again.
Luckily for us, TikToker Charlotte (@cleanfoodiecravings) has come up with her own ingenious way to store bacon. Not only does it keep the bacon fresh, but in her words, it makes “cooking a little less stressful and organized.” Check out her hack in the video below:
How Do I Store My Bacon?
In the video, Charlotte takes the strips of raw bacon out of the package and lays them on a piece of parchment paper, parallel to each other and about 1/2 inch apart. Then, she covers them with another piece of parchment paper and rolls them lengthwise to make little bacon-parchments rolls. From there, she used kitchen scissors to cut in between each roll, so that one piece of bacon makes up each little package. Finally, she places them all in a zip-top bag and pops them in the freezer. So smart and easy!
Does Raw Bacon Freeze Well?
Yes! Frozen bacon will not lose any of its savory flavor or crispy texture when stored in the freezer. It will also save you valuable freezer space, thanks to the compact shape of those little rolls. However, for best results, Charlotte suggests thawing each roll of frozen bacon for five to six minutes at room temperature before unrolling and using.
How Long Can I Keep Bacon in the Freezer?
According to the USDA, you can safely store raw bacon in the freezer for up to four months. But if for whatever reason, freezing raw bacon freaks you out, keep in mind that you can also freeze cooked bacon. Cooked bacon will similarly last about four months in a zip-top bag. The only downsides are that cooked bacon may not be as space-efficient as rolled raw bacon, and you might not get that same satisfying greasy crunch upon first bite.
