How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Step by step how to make deliciously crispy bacon in the oven - and what type of bacon is the best bang for your hard earned buck!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 package of your favorite good quality bacon
- parchment paper
- large baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 °F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the bacon strips in a SINGLE layer on the parchment lined baking sheet. Do not let them touch or overlap or the strips will stick together.
- Bake until the bacon is crispy, about 25-35 minutes, depending on its thickness. The Costco bacon can take up to 35 minutes but it's worth it!
- For chewier bacon, leave the bacon alone when cooking. Cook until there is still a little bit of fat left, fat is chewy.
- For crispy bacon, flip the slices halfway through so that the other side cooks up crisp. No need for a baking rack at all, this works like a charm!
- For crispy bacon the secret is to cook the fat out of the bacon. Fat is chewy, so if you leave fat in it , you will have chewiness.
- When done to your desired texture, remove and lay the bacon on paper towels to drain. Serve and enjoy!
