The Best Bacon You'll Ever Make (And Every Method to Avoid)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Thick‑Cut Bacon (preferably unsmoked, sliced about 1/8‑inch thick)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F and let it preheat fully.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Line Baking Sheet

   Place a sheet of parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet.

   Time: PT2M

3. Arrange Bacon

   Lay the bacon slices side‑by‑side on the parchment, leaving a small gap between each slice.

   Time: PT2M

4. Bake Bacon

   Place the sheet in the middle rack and bake for 15 minutes, checking at the 10‑minute mark for desired color.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Drain and Rest

   Using tongs, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess fat.

   Time: PT2M

6. Serve

   Serve immediately while hot, or let cool and store per the storage guidelines.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

84

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

0 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

0 g