In the cold and windy winter, the earth is covered in white silver, and every household is busy preparing for the New Year. Among them, the production of bacon and sausage is indispensable. These delicacies will not only satisfy our taste buds, but also make our hearts feel the warmth of home. However, although bacon is good, cleaning is a big problem. Today, I will share with you some tips for washing bacon, so that you can easily solve this trouble and eat more at ease.
1. Preparation is indispensable
First of all, we need to understand the process of making bacon. Bacon is dried and smoked for a long time, and a lot of grease, dust, and dirt will adhere to the surface. These stains not only affect the taste, but can also take a toll on our health. Therefore, special attention needs to be paid when cleaning bacon. Before we start cleaning bacon, we need to prepare some simple tools and materials: flour, baking soda, clean cotton, rice washing water, hot water, etc. These materials are common in our daily life and are very convenient to find.
2. Clean the surface of bacon
First, prepare some flour. Plain flour or cornstarch will do, as they both have a good decontamination effect. Spreading flour on the bacon, using the adsorption power of the flour, can effectively remove the grease and dust on the surface of the bacon. You can spread the flour evenly on every part of the bacon, including crevices and corners.
Next, pour a scoop of baking soda. Baking soda is a natural cleaner that has great stain removal powers. Sprinkle baking soda evenly on the surface of the bacon and gently rub it with your hands so that the baking soda is in full contact with every corner of the bacon. By kneading, baking soda will further remove the oil and dirt from the bacon.
Finally, take a piece of pad-washer, moisten it with water and squeeze out the excess water. Clean-up cotton has a soft texture and good friction, which can easily remove dirt from the surface of bacon without damaging the meat quality of bacon. In the process of wiping, it is necessary to pay attention to the moderate strength to avoid excessive scrubbing that causes damage to the bacon. After such wiping, the grease and dust on the bacon are basically wiped clean.
3. Meticulous cleaning is the key
Prepare a basin of rice water, which is a great choice for cleaning bacon. In order to adjust the temperature of the rice washing water, we can add a small amount of hot water and bring it to a warm state. The cleaning power of rice washing water is very strong, especially effective in removing grease and stains left on bacon.
Next, put the bacon in this pot of warm rice washing water and start scrubbing. In the process of scrubbing, we need to pay special attention to the cleaning of the crevices of the bacon. Because these crevices tend to hide some stains that are difficult to clean. At this time, you can use your fingers or a soft brush to gently rub the surface of the bacon to ensure that every part is thoroughly washed with rice washing water.
After a period of scrubbing, you will find that the bacon has been washed cleanly. To further ensure the cleanliness of the bacon, we need to change a basin of warm water and put the bacon in the water again, this time mainly to wash off the remaining flour and baking soda on the bacon. After this treatment, there will be no residue on the surface of the bacon and your cooking process will be smoother.
3. Drying and storage is more hygienic
After cleaning, we need to dry the bacon to ensure its preservation and cooking quality. First, choose a dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. In addition, tools such as kitchen paper towels can be used to absorb the moisture on the surface of the bacon. This can effectively prevent mildew and deterioration of bacon during storage.
Fourth, precautions should be kept in mind
Some people may use dish soap and steel wool balls to clean bacon, which is not advisable. After all, dish soap is a chemical ingredient that can have an impact on human health, and steel wool balls can easily scratch bacon, which can bring dust and dirt into bacon. Therefore, it is the most hygienic and safest to use the method shared with you today to wash bacon.