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I asked 2 experts the best way to cook bacon—both said to avoid this

Start with a cold, dry pan. Lay your bacon strips flat in the pan without overlapping. No need to add oil or cooking spray—the bacon provides all the fat you need. Turn the heat to low or medium-low.
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We Tested 7 Ways to Make Bacon — One Was the Clear Winner

From frying to grilling and baking, we put bacon cooking methods to the test. Here's what came out on top. Baking bacon on a foil-lined sheet pan at 400°F for about 22 minutes yields evenly crisp, ...
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Cook Perfect Bacon Every Time by Avoiding These Common Mistakes, Say Chefs

Many recipes start with preheating a pan but the method for cooking bacon is a different. It's recommended to start with a cold pan, which gives the bacon fat time to render (release), according to ...
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I'm Just Going to Say It: This Is the Only Correct Way to Cook Bacon

It's fine if the bacon strips touch since they'll shrink and shrivel while cooking. Your frying pan is officially fired from bacon duty. The oven has taken over, and it's not sorry. Home Tips If ...