No-Mess Bacon

Diner-StyleOvenPork
Time :20 minutes
Yield :6 servings
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The Scoop

Skip the grease-splatter trauma and just enjoy your crispy bacon!
This sheet-pan method is tactical brilliance for when you need your crispy bacon but not the grease-splatter trauma. Skipping the stovetop smoke show is not that hard after all.
It’s flat, shatteringly crunchy, completely hands-off, and leaves your stove squeaky clean so you can sip your coffee in peace.
Hack it:
Hot Honey & Black Pepper Glaze: Drizzle two tablespoons of hot honey and a generous crack of black pepper over the strips halfway through baking for a spicy-sweet, caramelized crust.
Cold Oven Start Trick: Place the baking sheet into a cold oven before preheating to 400°F (200°C)—as the oven heats slowly, the fat renders out more evenly, yielding ultra-flat, extra-crispy strips.
Wire Rack Ventilation: Place a wire cooling rack on top of the parchment paper and lay the bacon on the rack so hot air circulates completely around the strips, dripping away excess fat.
Leftovers:
Ultimate BLT Salad Topper: Chop the leftover bacon into thick, crunchy bits and toss into a bowl of crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and a tangy ranch dressing.
Crispy Bacon-Herb Compound Butter: Mash chopped cold bacon into softened salted butter with fresh chives and garlic, then roll into a log and chill for topping grilled steaks or warm biscuits.
Smoky Bacon Avocado Toast: Layer whole crispy leftover strips over smashed avocado on toasted sourdough, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and chili flakes.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bacon, sliced

Directions

  • Arrange the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, allowing for overhang on all 4 sides.
  • Arrange the bacon on a baking sheet in a single layer with no overlap.
  • Bake the bacon until it is deep golden-brown and crispy, about 14-18 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices.
  • Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve.
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