This recipe details how to cook bacon in a 400F oven, starting from cold, to achieve even cooking and rendering. It also explores the option of coating bacon in cornstarch for extra crispiness, noting that uncoated bacon will be meatier and juicier.
1. Cover a baking sheet with foil and line it with parchment paper.
2. For crispier bacon, pour cornstarch onto a large plate and coat both sides of each strip, shaking off any excess. (Skip this step if you prefer your bacon juicy and tender.)
3. Place the bacon in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. (Slight overlap is fine, as the bacon will shrink as it cooks.) Start in a cold oven, then turn the heat to 400F and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the bacon is browned, crisp, and the fat has rendered.
4. Remove from the oven and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess grease. Enjoy!
