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Bacon makes a delicious addition to nearly any meal, but how can you cook it ahead of time to use later on? If you always want some mouth-watering bacon on hand, you can easily precook the strips and save them in your fridge or freezer for later. Keep reading to learn the best way to make bacon a few days beforehand and reheat it when you’re ready to enjoy it!
Steps
Warnings
- Make sure the rimmed baking tray you use has a deep lip so grease can’t spill over, or else it could cause a fire. If you see flames, turn off your oven and keep the door closed. If that doesn’t put out the grease fire, then use a fire extinguisher or call the fire department.[12]⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-cook-bacon
- ↑ https://youtu.be/dGixcqWD7Qk?t=294
- ↑ https://youtu.be/HWHd1J8C04Q?t=34
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-perfect-bacon-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-107970
- ↑ https://youtu.be/HWHd1J8C04Q?t=79
- ↑ https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_bacon_in_the_oven/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/can-i-cook-bacon-ahead-how-long-will-it-keep-good-questions-200731
- ↑ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat/bacon-and-food-safety
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-long-does-bacon-last/
About This Article
To precook bacon for later use, start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil, then lay out the bacon strips side by side on the sheet. Let each new strip overlap about half of the previous strip. Bake the strips for 20 to 25 minutes. They should still be a bit tender when you take them out, so they can crisp up more when you reheat them later. Lay out the strips of bacon on a dish lined with paper towels to soak up excess grease while they cool. Scroll down for tips on storing your precooked bacon!