Pancakes are mostly a syrup delivery system.

Even so, there is such thing as too much syrup, especially where the bottom pancake in the stack is concerned. As syrup flows downward and pools on the plate, that bottom guy turns to mush.

Enter the Porklift.

Build a bacon lattice structure that elevates the bottom pancake, reducing soggage and imbuing your bacon with maple-based deliciousness.

It's actually a lot easier than it sounds. Watch the video above to see me do it!

Want to see more tips from my new book, Eat More Better? Check out this post on the Today Show site, complete with animated gifts of my Inside Out Omelet Sandwich construction methods!