HOW TO COOK BACON
IN THE OVEN
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Cooking bacon in the oven is the best way to make a large batch of crispy, perfectly cooked bacon. This guide shares the best times, temperature & tips to do just that!
ADVANTAGES OF COOKING BACON IN THE OVEN
Oven Baked Bacon Cooks More Evenly
Oven Baked Bacon Is More Crispy.
Effortless and Less Time-Consuming.
No splatter So Easy Clean Up!
HOW TO COOK BACON
Preheat oven to 400 F & line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
IN THE OVEN
Lay bacon strips in a single layer & bake until crispy, about 15 – 20 minutes.
Let the bacon slices cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Then, serve immediately
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At 375 F, it will be a little chewy and take longer. At 425 F, you tend to risk burning the edges.
TEMPERATURE
For the perfect crispy oven bacon, preheat the oven to 400 F.
15 minutes for thin bacon 20 minutes for medium thick bacon 25 minutes for thick-cut bacon
TIMING
bacon will take between 15 – 25 minutes to cook
You can store cooked bacon in the fridge for about 7-10 days. And in the freezer for up to 6 months.
STORAGE
TOP TIPS FOR PERFECT BAKED BACON
Use a large rimmed baking sheet to help eliminate bacon fat drippings.
You don’t need an oven baking rack - it takes longer for the bacon to bake & is hard to clean.
No flipping required. Just stick the baking sheet in the oven and set the timer.