How to Cook Bacon in the Oven (Easy & Crispy)
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven (Easy & Crispy)
Description
This straightforward technique involves preheating the oven to 400°F and arranging bacon slices side by side on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Baking time ranges from 10 to 20 minutes depending on bacon thickness and individual oven performance. Monitoring the bacon starting at 10 minutes ensures it reaches the preferred level of crispness without burning.
After baking, the bacon is lifted with tongs and drained on paper towels to remove excess grease. If desired, rendered bacon fat can be strained through a paper towel-lined fine mesh sieve into a glass container for future cooking uses, like frying or roasting.
Using a heavy-duty baking sheet is recommended to avoid warping and ensure consistent heat distribution. The oven method reduces splatter and frees up stovetop space, producing nicely textured bacon with less hands-on attention.
Ingredients
- 8 Bacon slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper, then place the bacon side-by-side on the tray.
- Cook the bacon for 10 to 20 minutes or until it's reached your desired level of crispiness. Make sure to check on it after about 10 minutes, as some ovens cook faster. Remove the tray from the oven and transfer the bacon with tongs to a paper towel-lined plate.
- If you're rendering the bacon fat, line a fine mesh sieve with a paper towel. Then place the sieve over a glass storage container and pour the bacon fat from the sheet tray into the sieve. Cover the glass storage container and place it in the refrigerator for future cooking needs.
Notes
- Use a heavy-duty baking sheet to prevent warping and ensure even cooking.
- Oven baking times vary; start checking bacon at 10 minutes to prevent overcooking or burning.
- Drain cooked bacon on paper towels to remove excess grease before serving.
- Rendered bacon fat can be strained through a paper-towel-lined sieve into a glass container for reuse in cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2slices of bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2slices of bacon | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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