smoked bacon

[Connemmara]

Anybody know how to take this extreme smokedness from a packet of bacon I bought - I had bought another packet and I threw it out - I dont want to throw this out. I have steeped in cold water would that suffice - if not I will throw that out too.

[atalanta]

Try heating up some milk to just below boiling point, then turning off the heat. Put the bacon in and worry it a bit with a spatula. When it has all cooled down, drain and dry the bacon carefully.
If you have any doubts about this, test it with only a couple of slices
However, if treated like this, it will not last as long as it would have done if not treated. Eat within a few days or freeze in separate slices

[giveup]

Use it in Spag Bol or coq au vin and adjust other seasoning to taste.