5 from 12 votes
Bacon in a Cold Oven (No Pre-heating Required)
This method for cooking bacon starts with a cold oven, arranging slices flat on a foil-lined tray. As the oven heats to 425°F, bacon cooks evenly, with a rotation at 375°F to promote uniform crisping. The result is crisp bacon rendered of fat without overlapping slices, ideal for a controlled, mess-free baking process.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
236 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Bacon sliced
Instructions
- Arrange the bacon slices lying flat on a foil-lined baking tray or baking dish. Do not overlap.
- Place the tray in a cold oven then set the heat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rotate the baking tray when the oven reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Once the bacon has turned crisp, transfer the strips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
375mg
(16%)
Potassium
112mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.