This Oven Bacon how-to recipe will explain why this is the BEST way to make bacon!
We know, we know, we know, Bacon in a cast-iron skillet, what’s the big deal? But oven bacon in a cast-iron skillet is arguably the best way to prepare these porky little strips of deliciousness and the reasons are plentiful. So it’s time to channel your inner Ron Swanson and enjoy some BACON!
List of reasons to bake bacon in a cast-iron skillet:
- It’s oh so tasty
- No splattering and burning yourself
- Bacon is very fatty and your cast iron skillet loves fat (the polymerization of fat with the iron surface is what makes a well-seasoned skillet so slick)
- It saves time. Pop the bacon in oven and prep the rest of the meal, when the bacon reaches the perfect level of crispiness take it out and toss the rest of your meal in the skillet and cook it in the bacon grease.
- You can never have enough bacon.
Oven Bacon
Cooking your bacon in your cast iron skillet in the oven will not only save your stovetop from being splattered in grease but it will also cook the bacon more evenly and season your skillet at the same time.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon this is how much will fit in a 10.5″ cast iron skillet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F and layer your bacon into the skillet in a single layer.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until you reach your desired level of crispiness.
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off the excess oil. Reserve the oil in the skillet for another use.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Oven Bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 44mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 3g6%
Iron 1mg6%
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Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.
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Kristen says
I know bacon is allowed on the keto diet, but I have yet to see anyone specify if ANY bacon is okay. Most of the bacon I find has sugar in the ingredients. Do those need to be avoided or is that okay?
Alex Lester says
The amount of sugar in bacon is negligible most of the time, just be sure to account for it in your daily macros.
Janiver Couture says
The photo shot of bacon in the two handled cast iron skillet makes it appear it is a cast iron Dutch oven. Is that what you use or a regular sized skillet that just happens to have two handles? Just wondering if using the deeper pot would make a difference or even help with splatters in the oven.
Alex Lester says
Nope, this is a skillet. Our Stargazer skillet has a small handle on the front for easy handling.
Cindy says
Can the bacon be cooked with the lid on the skillet? I would like to prevent splatter in the oven (less cleaning necessary).
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Cindy, the bacon doesn't splatter as much in the oven as it does cooking on the stovetop. Covering it with a lid would prevent the bacon from becoming crispy as it would essentially steam.
David says
Love it! However, I tend to flip in half way. Are you saying that you find good results without flipping the bacon?
Thanks!
Kate says
Worked great!
Cheryl says
This is a great way to cook bacon, I put bacon on my cast iron grill and follow instructions. Perfect👍