Bacon

Quick Reference

Product	Receiving	Storage	Cook Time	Duty Time	Grill Temp	Minimum Internal Cookng Temp	Hold Temp	Hold Time
Bacon	Freezer 0°F +/- 10°F	Cooler 34°F - 41°F	7 minutes	3 1/2 minutes	AccuTemp 325°F	145°F	Breakfast 150°F - 160°F	4 hours
		Thaw Time - 24 hours			All Other Grills 350°F		Lunch/Dinner - Room Temp

☆ Q.A. Standard: Brown, crispy and not brittle. No raw or uncooked areas.

Always wear Food-Mitt gloves when handling raw meat
Uncooked bacon must be temperature controlled for safety (TCS). Uncooked bacon should maintain a temperature of 34° - 41°F.
Uncooked bacon should never be left out at room temperature
Wash hands immediately after handling raw bacon
Use caution when scraping the grill after cooking bacon to prevent splashing. The grease is extremely hot.
Store bacon below or away from all dairy and produce in the walk-in cooler

Bacon is cooked from a thawed state on the grill
The cooking time will vary due to natural variations in the cut and fat content
Always use two Food-Mitt gloves when handling raw meat
Remove the bacon from the cooler and carry to the grill station
Lay a sheet of bacon face down on the grill with the bacon running horizontally
Remove the Food-Mitt gloves by shaking them off your hands into a garbage can. Ensure you do not touch the gloves.
Set bacon timer and wash your hands
Allow the bacon to cook for 1 minute, until the paper begins to loosen
Remove paper
Continue cooking bacon until the (3 1/2-minute) duty timer sounds
When the duty timer sounds, slide the perforated meat spatula approximately 1/3 of the way under the bacon slices and tilt the spatula as you lift the bacon to keep the slices flat. This will allow even cooking and minimize the raw areas on the slices.
Always try to turn 2 to 3 slices at a time
When final timer sounds, check bacon to ensure it is completely done
The cooked bacon should be brown, crisp and flexible and have no clear uncooked fatty sections. If not, let the bacon continue to cook.

Hold cooked bacon in 2 half size, 2-inch deep pans with wire grates
Bring the ½ size pan to the grill when transferring bacon to prevent bacon grease from dripping on the floor
Use the red perforated meat spatula to transfer the bacon from the grill to the pan
Lay bacon flat on wire grate
When cooking more bacon, rotate the older pan of bacon to the Drive-Thru side of the table
Always place the newer pan of bacon on the Front-Line side of the table
Hold bacon under ThermoGlo heater that will maintain a minimum air temperature of 150°- 160°F
Bacon may be held for up to 4 hours under the ThermoGlo heater
Mark the product name and discard time on the side of the pan using a dissolvable label
Any bacon remaining 4 hours after cooking must be discarded into the waste container
Once cooked bacon is placed on a biscuit, it may be held no longer than 20 minutes in the bin
During Changeover, there will be only one pan of bacon for both Drive-Thru and Frontline

After breakfast, turn the ThermoGlo heater OFF
After breakfast we will hold bacon by time
Hold cooked bacon in 2 half size,2-inch deep pans with wire grates
Bring the ½ size pan to the grill when transferring bacon to prevent bacon grease from dripping on the floor
Use the red perforated meat spatula to transfer the bacon from the grill to the pan
Lay bacon flat on wire grate
Mark the product name and discard time on the side of the pan using a dissolvable label
When cooking more bacon, rotate the older pan of bacon to the Drive-Thru side of the table

Always wear single use gloves when preparing or handling ready to eat food
Place two meat patties on the heel of the bun
Place one slice of cheese on top of the meat patties
Take 4 half slices of bacon and place in a crisscross pattern on top of the cheese
Place the heel, meat, and cheese in the microwave for six seconds
As the heel, meat, and cheese are microwaving dress the crown
Take the heel, meat, and cheese out of the microwave and place the crown on top of the heel
Wrap the bacon biscuit following procedures outlined in Sandwich Wrapping

Breakfast Special – Place 2 slices of bacon to the side of eggs in the large compartment of a 3-compartment plate or clamshell container
Deluxe Breakfast – Place 3 slices of bacon to the side of eggs in the large compartment of a 3-compartment plate or clamshell container
Side Order
- Dine in – Place 3 slices of bacon in a lined 3 lb. food tray and place on serving tray
- Dine out – Place 3 slices of bacon in a lined 3 lb. food tray. Place in a 6-lb. bag with the logo facing up

Serve all customers
Turn off heating elements
Discard unused bacon in waste container
Drain grease from ½ size pan into shortening caddy
Wash, rinse & sanitize spatula, pans, and wire grate. Allow to air dry.
Wipe down all surfaces around the holding area with a towel and sanitizing solution
Reassemble holding area for next day’s use