Bacon

Baking

Temperatures:

• At 375°F
  • bacon is more tender and nearly dissolves in the mouth, taking about 35 minutes to cook1.
  • Higher temperatures give bacon a crisp-chewy dynamic
• At 425°F,
  • Retains a meaty chew with a crisp texture, cooking in about 20 minutes.
  • Lower temperatures result in bacon that’s more likely to melt in your mouth

Baking Methods:

1. Direct on Tray Method:
   • Description: Lay bacon strips directly on a rimmed baking sheet.
   • Advantages: Easy and straightforward.
   • Texture: Results in evenly cooked, crispy bacon.
   • Cleanup: Line the tray with heavy-duty foil for easy cleanup.
2. On a Wire Rack Method:
   • Description: Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and arrange bacon on the rack.
   • Advantages: Bacon stays elevated, allowing grease to drip away.
   • Texture: Similar to direct method but slightly harder to clean.
3. Crimped Foil Method:
   • Description: Create a crimped foil “rack” by folding foil into ridges and placing bacon on top.
   • Advantages: Innovative approach.
   • Texture: Uneven cooking due to varying contact with foil ridges.
4. Parchment Paper & Second Tray Method:
   • Description: Sandwich bacon between two parchment paper sheets and place a second tray on top.
   • Advantages: Keeps bacon flat.
   • Texture: Takes longer to crisp up [Reference](Baked Bacon for a Crowd Recipe (seriouseats.com))