Bacon in the Oven

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil to catch the grease and make cleanup easy. Lay each bacon slice on the sheet from end to end with about 1/8 to 1/4 inch between slices so they caramelize instead of steam. You can use parchment paper instead of foil, but if grease leaks underneath you’ll need to wash the pan.

2. 2

   Bake at 400 degrees for 14-15 minutes. Thin cut bacon will cook faster, so check it a couple minutes early. Pull it when it hits your preferred crispiness. Transfer the strips to a paper towel-lined plate or a cooling rack. Save the bacon grease to use as cooking oil.