How to cook bacon in the oven

This method has been a game changer for me. The bacon comes out perfectly crisp every time, plus, in the morning I get to put the bacon in the oven and then go back to bed to read for 12 minutes or so – nice and relaxed.

Ingredients

bacon

baking paper

kitchen towel

Method

DO NOT pre heat the oven. It must be a cold oven.

Line a shallow baking tray with baking paper.

Lay the bacon on the tray.

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Place the tray of bacon into the oven on the middle shelf and then turn the oven on to 220°C / 430°F

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Cook for about 12 -15 minutes.

Turn the bacon pieces over, turn down the oven to 160°C / 320°F and cook for a further 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and drain on kitchen towel.

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Remember, the bacon will crisp up further once drained of the fat so make sure not to over cook it in the oven.

Finding Feasts - Oven Baked Bacon

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How to cook bacon in the oven
 
This method has been a game changer for me. The bacon comes out perfectly crisp every time, plus, in the morning I get to put the bacon in the oven and then go back to bed to read for 12 minutes or so – nice and relaxed.
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Recipe type: Hints and tips
Cuisine: English
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 4 bacon rashers (or 2 per person)
  • greaseproof paper
  • kitchen towel
Method
DO NOT pre heat the oven. It must be a cold oven.
  1. Line a shallow baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  2. Lay the bacon on the tray.
  3. Place the tray of bacon into the oven on the middle shelf and then turn the oven on to 220°C / 430°F
  4. Cook for about 12 -15 minutes* See notes
  5. Remove from the oven and drain on kitchen towel.
Notes
*Times will depend on thickness of the bacon. For the first time, check on the bacon at 10 minutes and then cook for longer if necessary. Remember, the bacon will crisp up further once drained of the fat so make sure not to over cook it in the oven.

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10 thoughts on “How to cook bacon in the oven

  1. Hi both, stumbled across your site and damn glad i did. Am in my 60’s and thought i knew most easy ways of cooking however i was wrong. Thanks for many great tips, that help me and make the food we eat much more flavoursome.
    Cheers
    Vanessa I.

    1. Hi Vanessa,
      Thank you so much for your kind words!
      Warmest wishes, Katriina & Bella 🙂

  2. Baking paper I think, greaseproof paper will burn 🙂

  3. The break down above the recipe card has completely different instructions.

    1. Thanks Emma. Can you send us a screenshot as it’s the same on our end.
      Cheers, Blondie

  4. 8/6/2018
    Going to try today. Will let you know how it works.

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