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You're all set to tear into a freshly opened package of bacon, and when you do, you have a hard time pulling the strips apart without them sticking or tearing. No one wants half-strips, and pulling off double-strips just to keep them together isn't a good idea. This tip from America's Test Kitchen makes those strips peel away nice and easy: just roll the package into a tight cylinder before you open it, and then unroll it and flatten it out again. That's all there is to it. More Read More ...
