What is not better with bacon?  Nothing I tell you!

On Sundays we have bacon in it's purest form, roasted, with breakfast on the side.

Roasting bacon is an idea I ran across in Cooks Illustrated a number of years back.  Basically you cook bacon on a rimmed cookie sheet in the oven.  I loved the idea but resisted.  Although it seemed super easy the spectre of a greasy oven put me off.

Finally.  I roasted bacon one Sunday and have never gone back.  Three things:

1. The bacon cooks with very little attention,  no flipping necessary.
2. The bacon stays flat.
3. NO messy oven!
4. My rimmed sheet pan goes in the dishwasher for super easy clean up.

Okay, four things.

Seriously, you gotta try this!  In a 350 degree oven roast the bacon for 10 minutes.  Flip the pan and start checking after 5 minutes for your preferred level of doneness.  If you're using thick cut bacon, add 5 minutes to each step.

Life with flat crispy bacon is bliss.

Tricky Duck Tip:  Pour your bacon drippings over a paper towel in your garbage bowl for easy disposal.  Or save them!