My hubby and I can’t agree on the best way to cook bacon. I think this is crispy but he thinks it’s burnt because of the black parts. Thoughts? | November 21, 2025

 

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Crispy or Burnt? The Great Bacon Debate at Home

Few foods spark as much passion in the kitchen as bacon. Golden, smoky, and indulgently salty, it’s a breakfast staple — but even the simplest breakfast treat can cause a heated debate. Case in point: the crispy-versus-burnt bacon argument.

A reader recently wrote in, saying: “My hubby and I can’t agree on the best way to cook bacon. I think it’s crispy, but he thinks it’s burnt because of the black parts. Thoughts?”

This debate is more common than you might think. Here’s a closer look at the science and art behind bacon perfection.