PERFECT Baked Bacon
Oven baked bacon? Seriously! Cooking bacon in the oven allows you to make large batches of bacon at once, with every slice evenly cooked and crisp! If you have ever wondered how to make perfect bacon every time, this recipe is for you!
At the end of this post, not only will you know how to make bacon that turns out impeccably cooked and uniformly crisp every single time, but you’ll also proudly refer to yourself as a bacon perfectionist.
PERFECT Baked Bacon—Easy oven method that results in perfect, crispy bacon every time. This is the best way to cook bacon. So much better than frying!
Ingredients :
- Sliced bacon — any amount and thickness you like (see notes for recommendations)
Instructions :
- If making an amount of bacon that will fit on a single baking sheet without overlapping (about 6 to 8 slices, depending upon the bacon and sheet), place a rack in the center of your oven. If making a larger amount, place the racks in the upper and lower thirds. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil, then place an ovenproof baking rack on top. Spritz the baking rack lightly with nonstick spray. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the baking rack.
- Bake until you reach your desired level of crispness. This could be as early as 12 minutes if you are using thinner bacon and like it less crisp or 20 minutes or more if you using a thicker cut and like your bacon really crispy. If baking two racks at once, rotate their positions halfway through.
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Recipe Notes
- I like and recommend thick-cut applewood smoked bacon. The applewood smoke flavor is classic, and the thick cut provides maximum bacon crunch and full flavor. I also prefer center cut bacon when possible, as it is more lean and "meaty." If you can get the bacon from the butcher directly or from a local supplier, that's even better. With bacon, quality really counts, and it's worth the splurge. We are making bacon, after all.
- Leftover cooked bacon can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months. Rewarm gently in the microwave or use at room temperature.