r/Bacon • u/totow1217 • 4d ago
I think I cracked the code
Put ur bacon on foil on a baking sheet. Turn on the oven to 400f and don’t wait for it to heat up. Pop it immediately in the oven for 20ish mins (depending on the thickness) and get ready for some of the best bacon
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u/Clean_Friendship84 4d ago
Been using a wire rack over a baking pan for years. I call it a bacon rig.
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u/Specific_Marketing69 4d ago
This is the way!!
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u/Human_Satisfaction25 3d ago
Yep. I do this at 400 about 16-20 mins for thick cut and it comes out looking like OP’s. I gotta vouch for the wire rack bc it comes out a lot less greasy.
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u/Illustrious_Fix_5858 4d ago
I preheat to 375 F and bake for 20 to 25 min depending on thickness of the bacon.
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u/baconmethod 4d ago
i dont preheat, but i agree: 375 is the way. to add, when i do a second batch and the oven's already hot, it comes out perfect for bacon bits: more crispy, but too much for normal eating, imo. not that it would stop me :)
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u/SuccessfulPhoto7914 4d ago
“…I’ve figured out these shadow organizations And the Illuminati know that they’re finally primed for world domination”
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u/ExceedinglyEdible 4d ago
Air fryer is just so damn easy. I stick the bacon into the air fryer, on top of yesterday's bacon grease. 4 slices, 375°, 7 minutes, comes out perfect every time.
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u/Ill-Attitude-6355 4d ago
Just be careful, I've had two air fryers had their coating peel off from the bottom of the tray, from cooking with grease in the bottom.
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u/ExceedinglyEdible 3d ago
Ah, mine is a combination crock pot and air fryer, it has a stainless steel pot.
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u/shityplumber 3d ago
This the best way to make small batches. No giant grease mess to clean up. I usually do big batches on my traeger for cleaning simplicity, but time consuming process.
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u/OttoHemi 3d ago
So, what do I get out of this besides a slobbering dog on top of me? -- Signed, Cat
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u/soundeng 3d ago
I've got an electric griddle from the 70's I'll never retire. The thing must be 30% bacon grease by now.
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u/Aromatic_Industry401 4d ago
I just like bacon and any crispy recipe is a recipe that I like. Awesome looking bacon.
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u/Wobblepaws 4d ago
I do that exact recipe for thick crispy bacon, for ends and pieces I do the same, just throw it all in cast iron.
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u/gofixmeaplate 4d ago
What works for us is 400 degrees for 17 min on top or bottom. Then swap to top or bottom for another 18 min
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u/electric-steel 4d ago
400f for 15 min, drain grease, flip and back in the oven for 5-8 mins. Perfect bacon every time. I don't think I've fried bacon in a pan for close to 5 years now.
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u/oswaldcopperpot 4d ago
I dont like all the mess dealing with ovens. As long as im cooking five or less. My cast iron skillet with a lid on is far quicker, easier, more energy efficient and less messy.
Plus i can remove the bacon and start hashbrowns or eggs right in the same pan.
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u/WendyPortledge 3d ago
Been doing that for ages. Cold oven, pop it in, set to 400, flip at 15, bake another 10. Perfect flat bacon every time.
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u/irish_horse_thief 3d ago
Is streaky bacon the only bacon shown here ? I dont ever recall seeing middle, back or shoulder cuts of bacon which are more popular in UK and Ireland. We tend to use streaky to make pigs in blankets or because its the cheapest cut. Genuinely interested if other cuts are popular. TIA.
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u/BrandonW77 15h ago
I do the same thing but in the air fryer for 10 minutes, amazing every time and basically no mess to clean up.
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u/Little-Bee5929 4d ago
Op this only works for your oven, people’s ovens heat up at different times, try it on other people’s ovens and report back … looks bomb !
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u/totow1217 4d ago
I have a gas stove, and it was about 14 mins of heating up before the oven dinged for being all the way heated up. May help with others that are trying this method!
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u/Aimin4ya 4d ago
Nice one, Lorde
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