Bacon cooked in the oven will come out perfectly crispy every time without getting grease all over your kitchen.
It can also help you prevent the spurts and splatters of frying bacon on the stove.
Before you store, let the cooked slices cool.
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Then, put them in a plastic zip-top bag.
Reheat chilled cooked bacon in a skillet or microwave for several seconds until warmed through.
Let frozen bacon thaw at room temperature for several minutes before reheating in a skillet or microwave.
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An air fryer is a great option for reheating bacon if you have one, too.
The grease can be stored for up to three months and be used for frying upeggsand other dishes.
My grandmother always stirred a spoonful into her grits to make them taste a bit more decadent.
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Preheat oven to 400F.
Prepare pan:
Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Use more than one pan if needed for the number of bacon strips you plan to cook.
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If using more than one pan, rotate shelves after 10 minutes for even cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
There’s no need to flip bacon that is baking in the oven.
The color will be a rich red-brown.
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No, you do not have to cover bacon in the oven.
However, you could loosely position aluminum foil over the bacon if it is splattering.
Just remove the foil in the last 5 minutes of cooking to confirm the bacon crisps.
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