Bacon - In the Oven

I'm astonished at how many people didn't know that cooking bacon in the oven is easier and there's less mess....and it doesn't curl up!  I honestly thought everyone knew about this....apparently they don't, which is why I'm posting about this genius cooking technique. You can thank me later.
Make sure you line your baking sheet with foil for super easy clean up. If you really want to fancy things up, brush the bacon with Maple Syrup the last 10 minutes of cooking.   Again, you can thank me later.  Now go make some bacon.

I used a thick "home" smoked bacon from friends of ours.....droooool!


Bacon - In the oven

Bacon
Maple Syrup (optional)
Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400F.  Line a sheet pan with foil.  Lay the bacon out side by side.  Bake for about 20 minutes.  If using  Maple Syrup, brush on the bacon the last 10 minutes of baking.  If you really want to live on the edge, sprinkle with a tiny bit of Cayenne for a sweet heat combo.