Converge, you lovers of bacon! Have you ever heard the saying, "Bacon makes everything better?" It's true, it's true... especially when it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare!
Easy Baked Bacon Tutorial
Bacon is the best with asparagus. Better eggs with bacon. Bacon makes Brussels sprouts even better. Today we're sharing a really easy tutorial on how to bake bacon. Why? Because baking bacon is, without a doubt, the BEST way to cook bacon.
Easy Baked Bacon Tutorial
There are a few ingredients you'll need to cook bacon in the oven before we get into the recipe. BACON comes first and foremost.
What You Need for Baking Bacon
The only ingredient necessary to make the best baked bacon is bacon. Imaginary, huh? Since there are so many varieties of bacon available, it really just comes down to personal preference.
Bacon
Which kind of bacon do you prefer: thick, chewy bacon or thin, crunchy bacon? Whichever you prefer, they all function! My one piece of advice is to spend a little more money on premium bacon that is unadulterated by additives and nitrates.
Bacon
So, these are the various varieties of bacon you can purchase:
For incredibly quick cooking, use thin bacon.
For perfectly in-between bacon, use medium.
Thick: for bacon that is more substantial and chewy.
Bacon
Don't skip the metal baking rack; it's crucial to this recipe. The good news about using a metal baking rack is that it helps your bacon cook more evenly because it lets the fat drip off onto the cookie sheet as it cooks.
Metal Baking Rack
If you can picture bacon sizzling in its own grease on a stovetop. It burns, bubbles, and curls more readily.
Metal Baking Rack
Don't forget to use the foil-lined baking sheet under any circumstances. All of that grease that drips off the meat will be caught on the baking sheet. It won't be fun for anyone if you forget the baking sheet because it will drip all over your oven.
Baking Sheet (with Aluminum Foil)
Who's up for some of the best bacon ever baked in an oven? This tutorial will show you how to cook bacon in the oven quickly and easily. Best feature? It takes less than 30 minutes to serve breakfast!
How to Bake Bacon
Then, after preheating the oven to 400°F, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
After that, set a metal baking rack atop the foil.
Lay each bacon strip on top of the bacon rack after that. Make sure the bacon pieces don't touch one another.
How to Bake Bacon
Since they will slightly contract as they cook, they can still be in close proximity. Then, depending on the thickness of your bacon, place the baking sheet in the oven and use the following bake times:
– Thin: 10-15 minutes
– Medium: 15-20 minutes
– Thick: 20-25 minutes
How to Bake Bacon
For medium-cut bacon, bake it in the oven at 400°F for 15–20 minutes.
How long do you let bacon cook in the oven?
When the color of the bacon darkens and it feels firm to the touch, it is finished.
How do you know bacon is done?
Because of the wire rack in the oven, baking bacon does not require turning it over. You don't need to flip it because the wire rack helps to circulate the heat.
Should you flip bacon in the oven?
Make sure to cook your bacon at a higher temperature in the oven. We've found that baking bacon at 400 degrees Fahrenheit works best.
5 Tips For Cooking Bacon In The Oven Perfectly Every Time
Maintain Focus: Bacon can quickly transition from perfectly cooked to perfectly burned. Watch your bacon carefully to prevent overcooking!
Excellent Bacon: Your bacon has value. Buy locally produced, nitrate-free bacon when you can. It tastes better in addition to cooking better.
5 Tips For Cooking Bacon In The Oven Perfectly Every Time
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