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?

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.