Step 1

Unwrap the bacon and put it on a cutting board.

Step 2

Use a sharp knife to cut across all of the slices (as opposed to lengthwise along the slices). You want to cut about 1/2 inch pieces. You’ll get a piece of bacon that is comprised of a bunch of small pieces frozen together. Repeat with as much of the bacon as you need. Put any remaining bacon into a zip top bag and into the freezer.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen pieces of bacon. Cover the skillet to speed up the defrosting.

Step 4

Stir the bacon often to help it break apart into lardons as it defrosts, and to help it to cook evenly.

Step 5

Once most of the bacon has broken apart, increase the heat to medium-high and cook the bacon lardons until they are to the desired crispness. I find that draining some of the fat from the pan can help crisp the bacon more.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked lardons to a plate lined with paper towel to drain any fat off of.