Cooking bacon can be messy and time-consuming, but there’s a simple method that delivers perfectly crispy, evenly cooked bacon with minimal effort — and no splattering mess.
Why You’ll Love This Method
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No Mess – Keeps your stovetop and counters clean.
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Hands-Off Cooking – Minimal monitoring required.
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Perfectly Cooked – Even crispiness from edge to edge.
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Versatile – Works for small or large batches.
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Customizable – Adjust cooking time for chewy or extra-crispy bacon.
The Easiest Way to Cook Bacon: Oven-Baked Method
The oven-baked method is efficient, consistent, and ideal for cooking bacon without the mess of stovetop frying.
Ingredients & Tools
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Bacon slices
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Rimmed baking sheet
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Aluminum foil or parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup)
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Wire cooling rack (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions
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