How to Make Better Bacon

March 5, 2021 12:00 PM CST

Written by Caity L / February 8, 2021

Follow this recipe for the best bacon you’ll ever have:

What you’ll need:

Get yourself prepped:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. (375 degrees if using convection)
You’ll want to bake on one of the middle racks for the most even cook, so position your rack accordingly.
Line the baking sheet with tin foil and place the rack inside.
In a single layer, arrange bacon on a rack.

Ready for the oven:

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. (Cooking times may vary depending on how crispy you like your bacon and how thick it is.)
After about 10 minutes, always check your bacon intermittently until desired crispiness is achieved.
Transfer your golden brown bacon onto a plate lined with paper towels and blot to absorb excess grease.

It’s that simple. Enjoy your new chef skills and easy clean up!

Pro Tips:

Crumble leftover bacon (if there is such a thing in your household) and store in airtight container for 3-5 days for other recipes.
If you don’t have a rack, no worries. Simply line your sheet pan with tin foil and place bacon directly on tin foil in a single layer.
You can use parchment paper in a pinch if you run out of tin foil.