How To Bake Bacon
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How To Bake Bacon
Description
How To Bake Bacon outlines placing regular-cut bacon strips spaced evenly on parchment-lined baking trays and cooking them at 375°F for 22 to 25 minutes until crispy. This approach prevents curling and promotes even cooking by using the oven's consistent heat instead of direct stovetop contact. After baking, the bacon is drained on paper towels to remove excess fat before serving.
The simplicity of using just bacon and heat results in strips that are browned with crisp edges and a slightly chewy center depending on doneness time. The fat rendered during cooking can be saved for other uses by straining and storing in the refrigerator or freezer.
This recipe works well for preparing bacon ahead of time; cooked bacon can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated gently either in a pan, grill, or oven. Flavor variations like cracked pepper or maple syrup drizzles before baking can be added for extra taste.
Baking thick-cut bacon requires additional time. Careful attention when reheating prevents burning and ensures the bacon warms without drying out.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bacon regular cut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Evenly place the bacon 1/2” apart on 2 sheet trays lined with parchment paper.
- Place the trays in the oven as close to the middle rack as possible and bake at 375° for 22 to 25 minutes or until browned and crisp.
- Immediately remove the bacon from the tray and place it on paper towels to drain any excess fat and serve.
Notes
- Reheat bacon by grilling, pan-heating over low heat, or in a 350°F oven for 2-3 minutes; watch closely to avoid burning.
- You can prepare bacon up to one day in advance; reheat and drain fat before serving.
- Store cooked bacon covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Thick-cut bacon needs 3-5 minutes more baking time than regular cut.
- Try seasoning bacon with cracked pepper or maple syrup before baking for flavor variations.
- Save rendered bacon fat by straining into a container; refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months for cooking uses.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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