Bacon or bacon is delicious, no matter how you cook it. However, if you want to cook more than a pound of bacon at a time, we recommend using the oven to make the process easier and faster. Without an oven, you have to stand in front of the stove for a long time to cook it piece by piece. Plus, this oven method can be cleaned quickly and easily! Cook the bacon by placing it on a baking sheet, grilling it in a hot oven, and serving it crispy.
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Part 1 of 3: Baking Bakons
Step 1. Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 200 °C and let it heat for about 10 minutes. Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven. If you are baking two baking sheets, place the oven rack on the bottom of the oven. This will allow the bacon to cook evenly.
Step 2. Wrap the metal baking sheet with aluminum foil
Cover the entire pan, including the sides. This is to prevent the bacon grease from sticking to the surface of the pan so you can clean it easily. Use a baking sheet with sides that are at least 1.5 cm high to prevent the bacon fat from escaping from the pan. Bakon is a highly oily food, so you don't need to spray the aluminum foil with nonstick spray.
- If you like crispy bacon, place a wire rack/cooling rack that has been wrapped in aluminum foil on the baking sheet. If you choose this method, you can use a glass or ceramic pan.
- You can use parchment paper instead of aluminum foil. Use a large sheet of parchment paper to cover the bottom and sides of the pan.
Step 3. Place the bacon on a baking sheet that has been wrapped in aluminum foil
Leave a little space between each slice of meat because the bacon won't be crispy if you stack it. If the pan can't hold the bacon you want to cook, use 2 pans or bake in halves. Otherwise, you'll end up with unattractive, grease-filled bacon.
A standard 50 x 40 cm pan can hold about half a kilogram of bacon. If the pan is small, you may need to use two to bake a pound of bacon
Step 4. Cook the bacon for 15-20 minutes
Check the bacon regularly to monitor the cooking process and adjust the timing as desired. Cooking times may vary depending on the oven used as some ovens may be hotter or colder than a normal oven. Remove the bacon from the oven when it is almost done. The bacon will continue the cooking process and harden as it cools.
- If the bacon slices are submerged in oil, pour the oil into a ceramic bowl.
- Do not place hot oil in a glass or plastic bowl as it may melt (in a plastic bowl) or break (in a glass bowl).
Step 5. Complete the cooking process
Take the bacon from the pan. Use tongs or a fork to keep your hands from scalding the hot bacon. Place the bacon on a plate that has been lined with two paper towels to absorb the excess oil. When the bacon has cooled, clean the pan. Remove and discard any aluminum foil or parchment paper, and check for any grease stains on the pan.
- If there are still grease stains, wash the pan with soap and water. If you use a cooling wire rack when grilling bacon, soak the rack in warm water to loosen stubborn dirt.
- Dispose of any remaining roasted oil properly. When it's cold, put the oil in the refrigerator or throw it in the trash. Do not throw it in the sink because it can clog the drain.
Part 2 of 3: Choosing Quality Bakon
Step 1. Purchase bacon at the grocery store
Bakon sold here is usually more expensive than packaged meat. However, the meat here is usually fresher and of higher quality than packaged meat.
When buying bacon at the grocery store, you can ask the seller to slice the meat to the thickness you want
Step 2. Locate the bacon from the center piece
This cut comes from the belly meat, where it is closest to the bone. This bacon contains less fat and is fatter with 30% less fat content than regular bacon. However, these cuts of bacon are usually the most expensive.
If you are buying packaged bacon, choose the bacon from the middle. Many packaged bacon provides a middle cut of meat
Step 3. Get to know the butcher
Butcher shop employees know the best bacon they sell. Be friendly with her and remember her name every time you visit the store. If you have a good relationship with the store clerk, he or she will probably set aside the best pieces of bacon for you.
Part 3 of 3: Trying Other Bakon Recipes
Step 1. Bake the sweetened bacon
Mix cup of maple syrup and cup of brown sugar. Once the bacon is placed in the pan, apply the sugar mixture to each slice of bacon using a brush. After that, bake the bacon as usual until it reaches the crispness you want.
- Cook the sweet bacon on a rack for a very crunchy texture. Don't forget to wrap the racks in aluminum foil or parchment paper to prevent them from getting into the sugar mixture.
- Sweet bacon tastes very delicious when eaten as is. You can also add it to your sandwich or breakfast meal.
Step 2. Wrap your favorite food in bacon
Many delicious foods can be wrapped in bacon and then baked in the oven. For example, make a bacon cake by wrapping a cookie dough ball in a sheet of bacon before you cook it. You can also wrap the jalapeno cheese, meatballs, and chicken breast in the bacon. Remember, the bacon should be cooked for 15-20 minutes.
Experiment with wrapping sweet and salty foods in bacon. Bakon is very suitable to be combined with various foods
Step 3. Prepare the bacon one week in advance
Bake a tray or two of bacon, then refrigerate for 7-10 days. Add this toasted bacon to sandwiches for the next week, or sprinkle bacon flakes on lettuce to enhance the flavor.
Wrap the bacon in plastic wrap or place it in a sealed container before storing it
Tips
- Clean the utensils while they are still warm as the bacon will be easier to remove.
- The method described in this article can be used to bake bacon from either turkey or pork.
