How To Make Bacon In the Oven
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How To Make Bacon In the Oven
Description
Cooking bacon in the oven involves lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil and placing bacon slices in a single layer to ensure even heat exposure. Baking at 400°F allows the bacon fat to render out slowly, producing a finished product that can be tender with crispy edges or fully crispy depending on duration.
The instructions give approximate baking times: about 20 minutes for tender bacon with crisp edges, 22-23 minutes for a fully crisp texture, and 25-26 minutes for extra crispy. Baking eliminates the need for frequent flipping and minimizes splatter compared to stovetop methods.
This technique is convenient for cooking larger quantities of bacon evenly with less mess. Removing bacon onto paper towels after baking helps wick away excess fat before serving.
Testing with or without a wire rack shows similar outcomes, but skipping the rack reduces cleaning tasks without sacrificing quality.
Ingredients
- 12- ounce center-cut bacon or bacon of your choice, package
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Prepare your sheet pan: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. This will make your clean-up process a breeze. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the foil. Be sure the pieces do not overlap, so they cook evenly.
- For tender bacon with crisp edges, bake for approximately 20 minutes. This timing should render bacon that is fully cooked but still pliant, with just the right amount of crispy bite at the edges. Of course, all ovens cook different so you may want to keep an eye on it as the time gets close.
- For crisp bacon, extend the cooking time to 22-23 minutes. The extra couple of minutes in the oven will render out more fat and leave you with bacon that is completely crispy, yet not overly so.
- For extra crispy bacon, bake for 25-26 minutes. During this time, the bacon will reach a level of crispiness that's ideal for those who love a hearty crunch with each bite.
- Drain and serve: When the bacon has reached your desired level of doneness, carefully remove the pan from the oven using oven mitts. With tongs, transfer the bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease.
Notes
- Use foil-lined baking sheets for easy clean-up after cooking bacon in the oven.
- Bake bacon in a single layer without overlapping for even cooking.
- Adjust baking time according to desired doneness: 20 minutes for tender with crisp edges, up to 26 minutes for extra crispy.
- Using a wire rack is optional; cooking directly on foil works well and reduces cleanup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2slices | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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