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How to Make Perfect Bacon: The Fast and Easy Way

Perfect Oven-Baked Bacon

Bake bacon at 400°F until crisp, golden, and cooked to your preferred texture. This simple method needs only bacon and a lined rimmed baking sheet, with no added oil or butter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Sliced bacon

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then arrange the bacon in a single layer with little or no overlap.
  2. Bake for 15–20 minutes, checking early for thin slices and watching for your preferred level of crispness. Very thick-cut bacon may need 20–25 minutes.
  3. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Let it rest briefly because it will firm up slightly as it cools.

Notes

Use a rimmed sheet pan because bacon releases hot fat. A wire rack is optional: it promotes extra-even cooking and less greasy bacon, while placing bacon directly on parchment or foil makes cleanup easier and gives it a slightly more tender texture. Strain and refrigerate rendered bacon fat if desired.