Adding water to the pan helps render fat and prevents bacon from burning too quickly. This method slightly reduces saltiness ...

Cook bacon in the oven for evenly cooked, crisp strips without the mess. This sheet pan method is simple, hands-off, and perfect for cooking a full batch at once.

Close up of crispy bacon strips on a slate board with peppercorns, garlic cloves, and a rosemary sprig - Gresei/Getty Images There's nothing quite like the distinctly savory smell of bacon. The salty ...