🥓Aldi's reduced salt oak cured back bacon is made without added nitrites.
💲It is a cheaper alternative to Naked Bacon, priced at £11 per kg.
🍳I fry the bacon in a pan and find it to be quite thin.
🧂The bacon has a salty taste, which may not appeal to everyone.
💡Frying the bacon causes a significant amount of shrinkage.
Is the bacon crispy?
—I did not fry it until it was crispy, but you can cook it longer if you prefer a crispy texture.
Is there a lot of water when frying the bacon?
—Yes, there is a significant amount of water that comes out of the bacon while frying.
Is the bacon gelatinous?
—No, the bacon is quite thin and not gelatinous in texture.
Is the bacon suitable for freezing?
—Yes, the bacon is freezable.
Is the bacon made from British or EU pork?
—Yes, the bacon is made using British or EU pork.
04:45The packaging claims that the bacon is made without added nitrites.
06:45I fry the bacon in a pan without adding any oil.
09:58I weigh the cooked bacon and find that it has shrunk significantly.
10:41I taste the bacon and find it to be quite salty.
11:57I conclude the video and mention that the bacon is a personal preference.
