Wondering how to cook perfect bacon without the mess or uneven frying? This slow-cooked oven method delivers crispy, evenly cooked strips every time—no flipping, no splatter. Whether you like it tender or extra crispy, this foolproof technique makes perfect bacon simple. Want something to pair with this? Check out my bacon gravy recipe and homemade biscuits!

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Perfect Bacon Ingredients

• Thick Cut Bacon (preferred)

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How To Cook Perfect Bacon

Step 1. Put That Bacon on The Pan

Place your bacon strips on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup. Need to squeeze in more strips? It’s fine to slightly overlap them—just keep it minimal (about 1/4″ max) so they still cook evenly.

Step 2. A Cold Oven

Slide that pan into a cold oven. That’s right—don’t preheat. Set your oven to 350°F and your timer to 25 minutes. Starting cold helps render the fat slowly, resulting in crisp, evenly cooked bacon.

Step 3. Is It Done Yet?

At 25 minutes, take a peek If you like softer, melt-in-your-mouth bacon, the sweet spot is usually around 30 minutes total. For ultra-crispy lovers, leave it in a bit longer—just watch closely to avoid burning.

Not using thick cut?

Reduce time 5-10 minutes.

Here’s what my personal favorite looks like at about 32 minutes:

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If you’re learning how to cook perfect bacon, don’t let that delicious bacon fat go to waste—it’s liquid gold! After your slow-cooked oven bacon is done, carefully pour the rendered fat into a heat-safe jar. It’s perfect for adding rich, smoky flavor to other dishes. Need ideas? Check out my bacon gravy recipe—a savory, southern-style classic that puts every drop of that golden goodness to work. You could also pair it with my biscuits!

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