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    Oven Bacon (in a cast iron skillet!)

    Oct 4, 2018 · 9 Comments

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    This Oven Bacon how-to recipe will explain why this is the BEST way to make bacon!

    crispy bacon in a cast iron skillet

    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.
    crispy oven cooked bacon on a paper towel lined plate
    a slice of bacon being held above a skillet of more 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.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: basics
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    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%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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    Comments

    1. Kristen says

      February 20, 2019 at 3:03 am

      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?

      Reply
      • Alex Lester says

        February 21, 2019 at 6:15 pm

        The amount of sugar in bacon is negligible most of the time, just be sure to account for it in your daily macros.

        Reply
    2. Janiver Couture says

      March 05, 2019 at 10:28 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Alex Lester says

        March 13, 2019 at 8:24 pm

        Nope, this is a skillet. Our Stargazer skillet has a small handle on the front for easy handling.

        Reply
    3. Cindy says

      July 07, 2020 at 9:26 am

      Can the bacon be cooked with the lid on the skillet? I would like to prevent splatter in the oven (less cleaning necessary).

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        July 08, 2020 at 6:44 pm

        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.

        Reply
    4. David says

      December 20, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Love it! However, I tend to flip in half way. Are you saying that you find good results without flipping the bacon?
      Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Kate says

      February 01, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Worked great!

      Reply
    6. Cheryl says

      October 20, 2022 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      This is a great way to cook bacon, I put bacon on my cast iron grill and follow instructions. Perfect👍

      Reply

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