Best Way To Cook Bacon

A frying pan with slices of cooked bacon and fresh green onions.

Cooking bacon in the oven is one of the easiest ways to get evenly cooked, crispy strips without standing over a splattering pan. This method keeps cleanup simple and delivers consistent results every time with minimal effort.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, International

Keyword bacon, cook bacon, cook time, crispy, crispy bacon, pan, perfectly crispy, stovetop, way to cook

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 8

Servings Portions

Calories 7kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Frying Pan
2 Wooden Spatula

Ingredients

20 Slices Bacon
18 Pieces Spring Onions

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Lay out the bacon slices and choose a wide pan that allows them to cook without overlapping.
Heat the pan on high until very hot, then add the bacon all at once so it crisps properly. Flip regularly using two wooden spatulas to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Continue cooking until the bacon is deeply browned and crispy on both sides. Near the end, add young spring onion bulbs and cook briefly to release their flavor.

Video

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Notes

Paper towels: Prepare some paper towels to drain the excess bacon fat or oil from the pan. You can also place them onto the plate before the cooked bacon.
Flipping: For consistent crispiness, flip the bacon occasionally and ensure it is cooked on both sides. I like using wooden spatulas for flipping because they don't damage any pan I use.

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