Oven-Baked Beef Bacon
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Oven-Baked Beef Bacon
Description
This recipe involves baking 8 ounces of beef bacon on a foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet at 400°F. The bacon strips are laid in a single layer to ensure even cooking without overcrowding. Baking for 15 to 20 minutes crisps the bacon and renders fat, which collects in the pan and should be handled carefully when removing the sheet from the oven.
The finished beef bacon achieves a balance of chewiness and crispness and can be eaten right away. The rendered fat can be strained and refrigerated for future cooking needs, adding flavor to other dishes. Beef bacon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, and although reheating briefly in the microwave makes it chewier, the flavor remains enjoyable.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces beef bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. It's okay if they touch each other, but they should not be stacked.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake the bacon strips until well browned, for 15-20 minutes. Be careful when removing the pan from the oven - its bottom will have quite a bit of hot rendered fat.
- Using tongs, remove the strips to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Save the rendered beef bacon fat by straining and storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for use in cooking.
- Store leftover cooked beef bacon in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container to maintain quality.
- Cold leftover beef bacon is still tasty; reheat in the microwave carefully and briefly to avoid excessive chewiness.
- When reheating in the microwave, cover bacon with a paper towel and start with short intervals of a few seconds for every two slices to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2slices | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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