Oven Baked Bacon
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4.6
Oven Baked Bacon
Description
This recipe involves lining a half sheet pan with parchment paper then layering 8 to 12 bacon slices without overlapping. The pan is placed in a cold oven, then the oven is turned on to 400 degrees F. Baking time varies from about 25 minutes for softer bacon to 30 minutes for crisper slices. Tongs are used to remove the bacon and transfer it to paper towels for draining excess fat.
The baking technique renders the fat while ensuring even cooking. The bacon fat collected can be saved in a jar and refrigerated for up to a month to use in cooking other dishes. Leftover bacon stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen after flash freezing on a parchment-lined sheet to maintain shape.
This method minimizes cleanup compared to frying and allows batch cooking. Adjust baking time if using thin or thick sliced bacon to achieve preferred doneness. Recipes note using "regular cut" bacon here.
Ingredients
- 8 to 12 lices Bacon
Instructions
- Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Lay bacon slices in a single layer without overlapping on the parchment paper.
- Place in a cold oven, then turn oven on to 400 degrees F. Bake until desired degree of doneness, usually around 25 minutes for done and soft, closer to 30 minutes for done and crispy. Using kitchen tongs, remove bacon from pan and place on paper towel-lined plate to drain. Leftover bacon can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The bacon can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Adjust baking time for bacon slice thickness: less time for thin slices, more for thick-cut.
- Saving the bacon grease in a sealed container and refrigerating can provide flavorful cooking fat for other recipes for up to one month.
- After cooling, freeze bacon slices individually on parchment-lined sheets before transferring to freezer bags to keep them flat and separated.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat quickly in the microwave.
- The recipe uses "regular cut" bacon, which balances cooking time and texture well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices of bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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