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I, like most people in the United States, LOVE bacon. It’s delicious in just about\u00a0any recipe. It\u2019s good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, AND even desserts. \u00a0 I\u2019ve even had chocolate chip cookies with bacon pieces (which was very good, I might add).<\/p>\n

I did, however, used to HATE making bacon. \u00a0When I pan fried the bacon it would spit and spatter all over me…seemingly no matter what temperature I had the burner on. I’d get burns on my hands and arms, and oil spots and stains on my clothes. Even if I wore an apron, the spitting inevitably found an area that the apron didn’t cover.<\/p>\n

When I discovered this unconventional way of making bacon –\u00a0Baking Bacon<\/strong>, it was a game changer for me. My\u00a0hands and arms are now forever more free of bacon burns. No more tiny spots of oil staining my clothes. LOVELY! And clean-up is a cinch!! \u00a0It also frees up your stove-top for other things and can be made well in advance in the oven.<\/p>\n

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Let’s get started:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n
You need some very specialized, technical equipment \u2013 so pay attention. \u00a0Ok, I\u2019m kidding, it\u2019s not specialized at all. In fact it\u2019s probably in most everybody\u2019s kitchen.<\/p>\n

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Sheet pan with at least a half inch edge (so the bacon grease doesn\u2019t spill all over your oven).<\/li>\n
Aluminum foil (or parchment paper)<\/li>\n

NOTE: Some people add a cooling rack to the baking sheet and place the bacon on top of the rack. I\u2019ve found clean-up on the cooling rack to be a pain in my backside, so I skip that step and just drain the bacon on paper towels after \u2013 just as I had done in years past using the pan-fry method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Simple Prep Work:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Adjust your oven rack to the middle position.<\/li>\n
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (TIP:\u00a0<\/strong>Oven Temperature Conversion Chart for Celsius<\/a>)<\/li>\n
Line a baking sheet (or baking sheets) with aluminum foil (or possibly parchment paper).\u00a0You do not have to line the pan with foil; however I found it to help a lot with clean-up. If you love doing dishes, skip the foil! \u00a0\u00a0DO NOT use a silicone baking mat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Lay your bacon out on the baking sheet in a single layer. The bacon will shrink up a bit, so it\u2019s okay if they overlap a tiny bit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-35 minutes, checking for desired doneness in five minute intervals (cook longer if you aren’t achieving the right amount of crisp).\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Time is completely dependent on how crispy or flimsy you like the bacon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n $\"How$ <\/a><\/p>\n
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Drain excess grease on a paper towel-lined plate. See tip below regarding saving your bacon fat for later use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Hide from your husband and kids!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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You can par-cook the bacon and finish off when you\u2019re ready to serve. I\u2019ve done this with brunches. It cuts the cooking time down by a lot, reducing the stress of prepping for guests.<\/li>\n
Freeze any uneaten bacon. I know that seems like the ultimate of all crazy talk, but it may happen to you once in your lifetime. \u00a0I sometimes par-cook and freeze the bacon OR freeze a few pieces of leftover. I typically crumble if it\u2019s only a piece or two. It makes it easy to add to eggs or salads, etc.<\/li>\n
Save your bacon grease! I store mine in the refrigerator, covered. I add it to recipes like refried beans<\/a>, bean and bacon soup, etc. Anywhere you want to add smoky bacony flavor that is already calling for fat.\u00a0 Just let the grease cool a bit before transferring it to a heat-proof dish. I keep adding to mine as I make bacon. It lasts a long time in the refrigerator\u2026months in fact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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If you try this recipe\u00a0method for making bacon or\u00a0Baking Bacon<\/strong>\u00a0as it were,\u00a0please\u00a0COMMENT<\/strong>\u00a0below. I want to hear your results!<\/p>\n
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Enjoy the comfort of food!<\/p>\n
PS: If you see mistakes, including spelling errors or inconsistencies in the recipe, please tell me right away!<\/p>\n
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