How to Cook Applewood Smoked Premium Bacon in the Oven
By Jimmy Dean®Brand | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: How-to Guides
Learn the simple oven method for cooking Jimmy Dean Applewood Smoked Premium Bacon. Get crispy, evenly cooked bacon with less mess and easy cleanup.
Quick answer
Bake Jimmy Dean Applewood Smoked Premium Bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet at 400°F for 15–20 minutes for consistently crispy strips with easy cleanup.
Why use the oven instead of a skillet
Oven baking gives you even heat that cooks every strip at the same rate, so you avoid the burnt edges and undercooked centers that often happen in a pan. The rendered fat stays on the foil, not splattering across your stovetop.
This method works especially well for thicker-cut bacon like Jimmy Dean Applewood Smoked Premium Bacon because the gentle ambient heat renders the fat slowly without scorching the meat.
What to expect from Jimmy Dean Applewood Smoked Premium Bacon
This bacon is a thicker cut with a bold but balanced smoky flavor. Each serving provides 8 grams of protein, making it a satisfying addition to breakfast sandwiches, salads, or as a standalone side. The 12 oz. package holds enough for several batches.
Steps for oven-baked applewood smoked bacon
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Set your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. For even easier cleanup, place a wire rack on the foil. Don't skip the foil — it catches the grease and makes cleanup almost effortless.
- Arrange the bacon strips: Lay the Jimmy Dean Applewood Smoked Bacon strips in a single layer on the foil or rack. Leave a small gap between each strip so the hot air can circulate. Overlapping strips will steam instead of crisp, so keep them separate.
- Bake and check for doneness: Place the pan on the middle oven rack and bake for 15–20 minutes. Start checking at 15 minutes. For chewy bacon, pull it out when the fat is translucent. For crispy bacon, wait until the fat is golden-brown and the edges darken. Bacon continues to crisp as it cools, so remove it from the oven just before it reaches your ideal texture.
- Drain and serve: Use tongs to transfer the cooked strips to a plate lined with paper towels. Let them rest for 2 minutes to absorb excess grease before serving. Pour the warm rendered fat through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar — it keeps in the fridge for weeks and adds smoky flavor to roasted vegetables or eggs.
Product used in this guide
- Applewood Smoked Premium Bacon: Thicker cut for bold but balanced flavor, with 8 grams of protein per serving. The extra thickness means oven baking at 400°F gives you a crisp exterior while keeping the meat tender, unlike thin bacon that can burn quickly.
Applewood Smoked Premium Bacon
