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Oven-Baked Bacon

Name: Oven-Baked Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Oven-Baked Bacon
Ingredients: 250g streaky bacon strips

Oven-Baked Bacon is a simple way to cook breakfast for a group of people. This method ensures even cooking without the mess of a frying pan. You do not need to stand over the hob and watch it closely. The bacon becomes crispy and golden while the fat renders down perfectly.

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What is good about oven-baked bacon

Using the oven for oven-baked bacon helps you cook a large amount at once. It keeps your kitchen cleaner because there is no grease splashing onto the stove. The heat surrounds the strips so they cook evenly on both sides without much effort. It is a reliable technique for getting consistent results every time.

Step by step: oven-baked bacon

Step 1

Preparation: Preheat your oven to 200C and line a large baking tray with baking parchment. This prevents sticking and makes cleaning up much faster later.

Step 2

Arranging: Lay the strips of bacon side by side on the tray in a single layer. Make sure they do not overlap so they can crisp up properly.

Step 3

Cooking: Place the tray in the middle of the oven and bake for about fifteen minutes. Check them halfway through to ensure they are browning evenly.

Step 4

Draining: Remove the tray from the oven once the bacon is as crispy as you like. Move the strips to a plate with kitchen paper to soak up any extra oil.

Useful tips for oven-baked bacon

For the best oven-baked bacon, start with cold bacon straight from the fridge. If you prefer extra crispy results, you can place a wire rack on top of the baking tray. This allows the hot air to circulate underneath the meat as well.

Always keep an eye on the oven during the last few minutes as thin strips can burn quickly. You can save the rendered fat in a small jar for cooking other dishes later. If you are cooking a very large batch, use two trays and swap their positions halfway through. This method works well for both streaky and back bacon styles.

You may also like baked side of salmon, steamed plaice fillet or classic waldorf salad.

Ingredients

servings

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250 g streaky bacon strips

Cooking time

Kitchen tools

Baking tray
Baking parchment

Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving

Energy:1046 kJ / 250 kcal
Fat:25 g
- of which saturates:9 g
Carbohydrates:1 g
- of which sugars:0 g
Protein:9 g
Fibre:0 g
Salt:1.5 g

Oven-baked bacon usually takes between twelve and eighteen minutes depending on the thickness of the slices. Thinner streaky bacon will be ready faster while thicker cuts need more time. You should check the progress after ten minutes to see how it looks.

Why is my oven-baked bacon not crispy?

Your oven-baked bacon might not be crispy if the oven was not hot enough or if the strips were overlapping on the tray. Make sure the oven is fully preheated to 200C before you put the tray inside. Giving each slice enough space is essential for the hot air to reach all edges.

Can I store leftover cooked bacon in the fridge?

You can keep cooked bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. It is easy to reheat in a dry pan or back in the oven for a few minutes. This makes it a great option for meal prep or quick snacks.