How To Cook Beef Bacon in The Oven
Beef bacon is smoked beef belly, and it’s a delicious and tasty alternative to pork bacon. Whether you are looking for a switch-up from turkey bacon or don’t eat pork, beef bacon is a tasty way to add a pop of crispy, salty flavor to your meals! If you are looking for the perfect way to cook beef bacon, it’s in the oven. There’s no popping greasy, it’s easy to clean up. Beef bacon is so crispy, delicious, and addicting!
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What is beef bacon?
Beef bacon is bacon made using beef instead of pork. This particular brand uses the beef naval or belly meat of the cow so it’s quite fatty, unlike turkey bacon which can be very lean.
This brand beef bacon is a close substitute for pork bacon both in flavor and texture.
Why you’ll love this oven-baked beef bacon recipe
- It’s super easy without a greasy mess! No standing over a hot skillet while grease it popping on you, let the oven do all the work. And it comes out perfectly with minimal effort. For easy clean up, line your sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Oven-baked bacon tastes better than stovetop bacon. Beef bacon can be a little tough and chewy when cooked over the stove. Oven-baked bacon is perfectly crisp and literally melts in your mouth!
- Cooking beef bacon in the oven ensures even cooking.
How To Cook Beef Bacon In The Oven
Step one: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Step two: Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Lay bacon side by side onto the sheet pan. It’s ok if they touch because they will shrink quite a bit.
Step four: Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.
Step five: Next, transfer cooked beef bacon onto a paper-toweled lined plate to allow the fat the drain.
Step six: Serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions —
If your bacon is undercooked it can have a tough and chewy texture. Also, cooking beef bacon over the stove can cause this to happen as well! That’s why I love beef bacon cooked in the oven so much more.
It won’t look pink anymore but a deep brown color and the fat will be rendered out.
The brand I love to use is Wellshire and it’s sold exclusively at Whole Foods. Look for other brands at Kosher or Halal markets or online delivery services.
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How To Cook Beef Bacon in The Oven
Equipment
- Sheet pan with auluminium foil for easy cleanup
Ingredients
- 1 pack Beef bacon roughly 8 strips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.*
- Line a baking sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. This helps with an easy cleanup.
- Lay strips of bacon side by side onto the sheet pan, it’s ok if they are touching because they will shrink quite a bit.
- Bake in the center of your oven for 10 – 15 minutes* or until the bacon is golden brown and crispy. Make sure to keep an eye on it because some ovens run hotter than others.
- Transfer bacon to a paper toweled lined plate to drain any excess fat. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Great easy recipe, thanks!
Of course. Glad you enjoyed it!
Burns bacon
Hi Butch, sorry about that. There was a mistake in the timing, it has been updated thanks.