My simple, mess-free, foolproof method for crispy bacon every time.  Make sure you save that liquid gold at the end to reuse as a delicious cooking fat!  We love our bacon fat for sautéing green veggies & roasting butternut squash.  Yum!
 

Buying fully-cooked bacon is a great idea to keep things simple during the week. But when it’s the weekend & you’ve got a little extra time for breakfast~ it’s a great treat to make the ‘real deal’.  And when you’re Whole30ing, sometimes fully cooked is not an option ingredients-wise.
 

 

Cooking bacon can be a big, messy pain in the you-know-what, but it doesn’t have to be. Pop it in the oven & let it do its thing for about 20 minutes… that’s all it takes. It makes for super easy clean-up & comes out perfect every time. Plus, no babysitting the stove! 

 

 

 

 

 
This is also a great way to save some bacon fat for cooking later, without all the burnt bits or mess from a pan. I’m sure this bacon method isn’t a brand new concept for most of you, but for those who haven’t tried it, you should! 
 

 

You can also stop the oven a couple of minutes early, freeze or refrigerate the bacon, & use it as you would “fully-cooked” bacon throughout the week… Just microwave for about 30 seconds to crisp it up.

 

 
Trust me on this method- it’s the best!  I learned it long ago in my high school culinary class, and will never do it another way.
 

 

 

 
TIP:  when choosing your bacon, I recommend going for some that’s nitrate/nitrite free, with minimal added sugar (NONE for Whole30) & no preservatives. 
 
Good luck, & happy Bacon!
 
 

 

Print Recipe

Foolproof Crispy Oven Bacon

Servings: 10
Calories: 8kcal

Ingredients

  • 9-10 slices raw, sugar free bacon

Instructions

  • Lay out the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Place the sheet of raw bacon in a cold oven.
  • Set the oven temperature to 400ºF.
  • Let the bacon cook as the oven warms for 20-25 minutes (I would check it at 20 minutes & keep an eye on it until it's as browned as you like it… The longer you leave it in, the crispier it will be.)
  • Transfer the bacon to paper towels to cool, drain & crisp up.
  • Enjoy!  

Notes

  • I like the Pederson’s brand of bacon for Whole30 purposes when I want NO added sugar.  You can check their website for store locators!  I add mine to my ButcherBox order (which you can try out HERE, where you’ll get FREE bacon & $20 off your first order for using my link!)
  • I store leftover cooked bacon in paper towels in the refrigerator, and reheat for 20 seconds or so when I’m ready to have another serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg
Filed   breakfast, pork, Whole 30