Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon
4 servings5 min prep20 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon
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Bacon has been cured and eaten across cultures for millennia, with American-style streaky bacon becoming standard breakfast fare by the 20th century, boosted by a famous 1920s ad campaign promoting 'bacon and eggs' as the ideal breakfast. Oven-baking is a modern technique prized for even, hands-off crisping.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 1 lb bacon
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- 2Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer without overlapping.
- 3Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness, until the bacon reaches your desired crispness; start checking around the 15-minute mark since ovens vary.
- 4Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- 5Let cool for a minute or two before serving, as it will crisp up further as it cools.
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