Recipe: Twisted Bacon

So, it goes without saying that I love bacon (and duh, who doesn't?). Bacon is basically a "staple" to a Ketogenic diet as it has the perfect fat-protein ratio with zero carbs.

BUT, there's just one problem. I HATE cooking it because it makes such a mess! The grease pops all over my stove, on the clothes I'm wearing and makes everything greasy. The leftover grease is a pain to dispose of, and it often gets way too crispy and hard for my taste.

A while back, I saw someone post their "twisty bacon" to Instagram, so I figured a way to make it in the oven, and every time I have posted it, I have gotten a super intrigued response from people who also want to learn how to make it. It's super easy, doesn't make a mess, and gets the texture just right.

So, what you're going to do is take your cookie sheet and thoroughly cover it with aluminum foil. Take your raw bacon, one end in each hand, and twist it into a spiral!

Bake it in a 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
When it is done baking, transfer with tongs to layered paper towels to cool.

And that's it! In this case, I cooked it a little longer than I prefer it, but it was still really good! This has become my kids' favorite way to eat bacon now and I love that it doesn't get grease everywhere!

To dispose of the mess, let the grease cool completely (until it is solid and white). You can either save the grease in the fridge for cooking, or, carefully fold up the aluminum foil and throw it away! Enjoy!

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