Description
Cooking bacon in the oven is by far the best method, whether you want a few slices of bacon or a big batch of bacon. It offers consistent results with minimal effort, and you’ll never go back to stovetop frying.
Ingredients
- 6-12 strips of bacon
This recipe works for as many pieces of bacon you need. 1 sheet pan generally fits 1 pound (1 package) of bacon strips)
Instructions
- Prep the Sheet Pan: Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top (optional, but helps drain excess fat).
- Place Bacon: Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the rack or directly on the foil-lined pan. It’s ok if they touch a little, but try not to overlap them.
- Cook: Start in a cold oven, put the sheet pan in the oven then set the temp to 375°F (190°C), then start a timer for 20-25 minutes. (All ovens are different, check at 17 minutes; thick-cut bacon may take longer.)
- Cool & Clean: Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool. Enjoy the bacon and discard the foil once the fat solidifies for easy cleanup.
Notes
See the tips on this page. Do not preheat the oven. Start the 20-minute cook time when you put the bacon in the cold oven.
This recipe is for traditional American pork bacon, refer to package instructions for turkey bacon or vegan bacon.