1 – Very Soft & Chewy 🥓
Barely cooked, this bacon is soft, tender, and extremely chewy. It’s full of fat with minimal crispness, perfect for those who prefer a juicy bite. Often used for wrapping meats since it continues to cook with other dishes.
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2 – Lightly Cooked 🍖
Still soft but slightly firmer than raw-like bacon, with a pinkish hue and a gentle chew. It renders a bit of fat but retains moisture. Great for pairing with eggs or adding to sandwiches where a softer bite is desired.
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3 – Tender & Flexible 🥩
A balance between soft and slightly crispy, bacon at this stage bends without snapping. It’s flavorful and moderately chewy, ideal for breakfast lovers who enjoy richness without too much crunch. Works well for layering on burgers and sandwiches.
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4 – Balanced Bacon ⚖️
This level is right in the middle—crispy edges with a tender center. It offers both texture and flavor. Many consider this the “classic breakfast bacon,” versatile enough for any dish, from salads to BLTs.
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5 – Crisp with Some Chew ✨
Crispier and darker, with just a little chew left inside. This bacon delivers a satisfying crunch but doesn’t completely break apart. Popular for adding on top of baked potatoes, salads, and creamy soups for extra flavor.
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6 – Classic Crunch 🥓👌
Golden brown and evenly crisp, this is the standard crispy bacon most people love. It’s crunchy from edge to edge, with minimal chew. Perfect as a snack, in a BLT, or crumbled over mac and cheese.
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8 – Extra Crispy 🔥
Darker, crunchier, and very brittle, this bacon shatters easily when bitten. While it loses some chew, it intensifies in smoky, salty flavor. Many love this style for topping salads or for extra-crispy breakfast plates.
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9 – Nearly Burnt ⚫
Very dark with little moisture left, this bacon is intensely smoky and crunchy. Some consider it overdone, but others love the charred flavor. It’s often too brittle for sandwiches but can add a strong punch when crumbled into dishes.
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10 – Burnt to a Crisp 🔥🥓
Charred black and extremely brittle, this bacon is essentially burnt. While it has fans who enjoy the bitter smokiness, most find it too far gone. More novelty than preference, but some insist it has its own unique crunch.
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