How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Description
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven offers a straightforward approach for rendering bacon slices evenly crisp without much attention. The bacon is placed flat on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment to capture drips and help cleanup. Baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a total of 18 to 20 minutes, with an initial 12-minute check, ensures controlled cooking. The exact time depends on bacon thickness; thick slices need more time, while thinner store-brand bacon can cook faster.
After baking, the bacon is transferred to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat and maintain crispness. The collected bacon fat can be cooled and stored in a jar for later culinary uses. This oven method avoids splattering grease and the need to turn bacon slices, allowing hands-off cooking of small or large batches — the latter by using multiple pans and rotating positions midway during cooking.
For best results, keep bacon slices spaced and single-layered to ensure even crisping without sticking or steaming. Cooked bacon can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheated in several ways including oven or microwave. Line your pan before starting to simplify cleaning, and check bacon early during baking to prevent overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1 package Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. If desired, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Check on the bacon and continue cooking for an additional 6 to 8 minutes* or as needed until crisp. Thick-cut bacon will need extra time.
- Use tongs to transfer the bacon strips to a paper towel-lined plate.
- If desired, allow the bacon fat to cool for 10 minutes and reserve in a jar for cooking.
Notes
- Check bacon early during cooking as times vary by pan type and bacon brand; thin slices cook faster.
- Line the rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup; a baking rack isn't necessary.
- Arrange bacon slices without overlap for even crispiness.
- For large batches, bake on two pans and rotate their placement halfway through cooking.
- Store leftover cooked bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230 | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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