The Internet has a special obsession with bacon, so it’s no surprise this how-to video by America’s Test Kitchen is trending. They (claim to have) figured out how to make the most perfect bacon with a secret ingredient. Water.
After putting the bacon in the pan, cover with water and cook at medium. The water will boil off and the bacon will brown in the pan like normal, but it’s (supposedly) more plump and juicy.
Try it out and see! The video is featured on LifeHacker and BestOfYouTube.