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Jun 14, 2019, 10:08 am
#1
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While there’s definitely been a noticeable uplift in BA’s food offerings, there remains one big issue.
Insipid, fatty bacon.
Who’s up for some customer lobbying for crispier bacon? If it’s possible to routinely cook a fillet of beef to within an inch of its life....
Insipid, fatty bacon.
Who’s up for some customer lobbying for crispier bacon? If it’s possible to routinely cook a fillet of beef to within an inch of its life....
Jun 14, 2019, 10:27 am
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I like crispy [streaky] bacon and rare steak, so I’m on your team.
BUT ... what do the majority of BA’s pax prefer? Don’t they scream if there’s blood on the plate, or howl that their rasher of bacon has been ruined?
Neat Thread title, BTW
BUT ... what do the majority of BA’s pax prefer? Don’t they scream if there’s blood on the plate, or howl that their rasher of bacon has been ruined?
Neat Thread title, BTW
Jun 14, 2019, 10:43 am
#3
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BA just misunderstood-
Soggy Bacon
Crispy (cremated) Steak
I’m a fan of the fatty crisp American style bacon which pings off the plate if you try and cut it.
’Passenger sues BA for bacon injury’
Soggy Bacon
Crispy (cremated) Steak
I’m a fan of the fatty crisp American style bacon which pings off the plate if you try and cut it.
’Passenger sues BA for bacon injury’
Jun 14, 2019, 10:49 am
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I'd love some black pudding myself!
Jun 14, 2019, 10:53 am
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Jun 14, 2019, 11:03 am
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As someone who lives in the US where the choices tend to be the streaky / crispy bacon or else Canadian bacon (think ham for those who don't know what I mean) one of the pleasures of coming back to the UK is the ability to have "proper" bacon! That said, I definitely do like it cooked to the point where the fat is crispy but the meat is still tender. The BA breakfast bacon doesn't quite hit the spot when it comes to that - it definitely needs a bit longer under the grill.
Jun 14, 2019, 11:25 am
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I think I must be one of those who appreciates all facets of bacon. From bacon as a seasoning (think bacon bits on a potato), to american extra crispy streaky bacon to BA bacon to how I cook it myself. In my view it is all good. Even the canteen at work can't dull my enthusiasm for bacon!
Jun 14, 2019, 11:26 am
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My understanding is that food on a plane is cooked by convection (steam) rather than radiation for safety reasons.
That makes 'crisping' something that needs extra technology to pull off.
You could either reheat pre-crisped bacon (thus losing the crisp) or use a bacon crisping device and a microwave (unlikely as it needs extra kit).
That makes 'crisping' something that needs extra technology to pull off.
You could either reheat pre-crisped bacon (thus losing the crisp) or use a bacon crisping device and a microwave (unlikely as it needs extra kit).
Jun 14, 2019, 12:09 pm
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Are we talking in flight bacon or lounge bacon? I am a big fan of the GF cooked breakfast buffet, a big factor in my attempt to retain gold this year.
In flight bacon is undercooked IMO.
In flight bacon is undercooked IMO.
Jun 14, 2019, 1:05 pm
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