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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Heat a medium dry pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon*; cook, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Wipe out pan and let cool slightly.
Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop bacon. TIP: While bacon cooks, start prep.