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Oven Bacon + How to Save Bacon Fat

Prepare perfect bacon every single time with this Oven Bacon Recipe. You can expect to enjoy crisp and flavorful bacon without the mess or stress, and learn how to save the bacon fat so you can use it in all your cooking!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy oven bacon, oven bacon recipes, oven bacon temp, what to do with bacon grease
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

Oven Bacon

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then add a baking rack on top.
  • Add bacon slices on the rack in a single layer.
  • Bake for 12-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the bacon and how you like your bacon cooked. Start checking at 12 minutes so they don't burn.
  • Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, then serve.

How to Save Bacon Fat

  • Place a fine mesh strainer over a heat-proof bowl.
  • Remove the oven rack from the baking sheet, then carefully use the ends of the parchment paper to lift it up while pooling the bacon fat to the center.
  • Tilt the parchment over the strainer and pour into the bowl. Let it cool completely.
  • Pour into an airtight container, then store on the countertop for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
  • Use as cooking oil for sautéing, frying, roasting, and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 2 slices) | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 135mg | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg