How to Cook Bacon
Crisp and chewy bacon always matters. I love bacon but it's only recently that I learned an important mistake I was making in preparing PERFECT bacon.
Servings: 8
Instructions
Stovetop
- Put a cast iron pan on the stove.
- Place bacon in the pan without touching the pieces together and turn the heat to low or medium low.1 Pound Bacon
- Cook the bacon, flipping often to promote even cooking on both sides until done, about 8-10 minutes. If you need to cook it faster you can move it up to medium heat but the fat will not have time to render out.
Bacon in the Oven
- Line 2 baking sheets with tinfoil
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Carefully lay out each sheet with half of the bacon, do not allow them to overlap or touch.1 Pound Bacon
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. I like to flip mine for the last 5 minutes.
- Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve!
Notes
Left-over cooked bacon will keep for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 112mg | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg