I'm getting bacon nice and thick, close to 3/16" or better . I don't see a problem. but I cook it rare . I don't hate fat any more, and in fact I save the bacon fat and cook my eggs with it every morning. i've been getting peppered bacon, and I'm spoiled with it. I was born 1950 , parents both came through the depression and polished their skills regularly, and I"m thankful for it. My kids commented while walking through antique stores , "Hey that stuff is still the same stuff we are using".