1. Adjust your oven’s temperature to 400°F, place a rack in the oven’s center and leave it to preheat. Using parchment paper or aluminum foil, line a rimmed baking sheet, leaving an overhang on all four sides (you may need to overlap a few sheets if you find it necessary, this will ensure an easier cleanup process).
2. Place the 12 ounces of bacon in a single layer on the baking sheet. It’s okay if the slices are close together or touching each other slightly, but it is important to make sure they do not overlap during cooking, or they will cling together.
3. Bake for 14 minutes for ordinary-sized bacon and allow 18 minutes for thick-cut bacon, or until the bacon develops a deep golden brown color and a crispy quality. The amount of time it takes to bake typically depends on how thick the cuts of bacon are and the extent of crisp you desire. After 12 minutes, start checking the bacon. The fat will spit and bubble as the bacon is cooking, but it should not splatter on the stove.
4. To drain and crisp the bacon, use tongs to move it to paper towels and serve the bacon immediately.
5. Allow the bacon fat to cool slightly before straining it through a fine-mesh filter and into a heat-safe container afterward, and you can refrigerate and save it for later use. Allow the grease to harden on the baking sheet if you don’t want to save it. Then, fold up the foil or paper, wrap it, and throw it away.

This recipe delivers deliciously baked bacon onto your plate, and we’re sure you and your family will love the results. If you’d like to see more interesting ideas for cooking thick-cut bacon in the oven, we advise that you watch this video recipe.