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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon*; cook, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. TIP: Add a drizzle of oil if your bacon is not crisping.
Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 TBSP bacon fat in a small bowl. Wipe out pan with paper towels. Once bacon is cool enough to handle, roughly chop.