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Hank Rogers[_3_]

wrote:
> On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 8:58:09 PM UTC-5, Hank Rogers wrote:
>>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 7:50:43 PM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>>> As for bacon curling... ever heard of a bacon press? I think Lodge
>>>> cast iron still sells them. For cooking bacon in a (presumably cast
>>>> iron) skillet to weight it to keep it flat and to cook evenly.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>> Yes, Lodge makes them and you have your choice of a round or square version.
>>> The only place around here I was able to find a round one was at the BassPro
>>> Shop. It's great for sausage patties as well or anything that has a tendency
>>> to curl up.
>>>
>>
>> On sausage patties, I used to cut 3 small slices with the spatula
>> after they cooked a little while. Not all the way to the center,
>> just a little ways in. It helps with them curling up into a dish shape.
>>
> I've heard the little slashes are also good for pork chops that want to curl.
> They don't work to well on fried bologna though. Hmmmmm, I bet my round
> Lodge press would work well on bologna though.
>

Now yoose making me hungry. Fried balogna with a slice of cheese on
toasted bread.