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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Bacon
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • 2 large baking sheets

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon

Instructions 

Preheat

  • Evenly space the racks in the oven to allow for air circulation.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Prep

  • Line baking pans with aluminum foil.
  • Place bacon on the baking pans, making sure individual strips of bacon are not touching.

Bake

  • Place baking pans with bacon in the oven.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Rotate baking sheets and swap baking sheets between oven racks.
  • Bake for 10-15 more minutes. Thick cut bacon will take longer.
  • Remove bacon to drain on paper towels.

Notes

  • Any leftover bacon can be placed in a large (1 gallon) sealable plastic freezer bag.
  • Reheat 1 or 2 slices at a time by wrapping the bacon in a paper towel and heating in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Add steps for handling bacon fat.