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Duck bacon is served on a white plate.
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Oven-Baked Duck Bacon

Duck bacon is a real treat and a nice alternative to pork. Made from smoked duck breast, it's thick and flavorful.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest time 2 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 110kcal
Author Vered DeLeeuw

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces duck bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper or foil.
    A baking sheet lined with foil.
  • Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    Arranging the bacon slices in the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.
    The bacon is ready in the pan.
  • Transfer the bacon slices to a paper towel-lined plate for a couple of minutes to absorb the extra fat.
    Placing the cooked bacon on paper towels to drain.
  • Serve immediately.
    The bacon is served on a white plate.

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Notes

  • The nutrition info is based on the product's package. 
  • If you'd like to pan-fry the bacon, arrange the slices in a large skillet. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until heated through, 2-3 minutes per side.
  • The USDA says that duck should be cooked to 165°F.
  • You can't make this bacon crispy. Even if you cook it for longer, which I don't recommend because it will become dry and tough, it won't crisp up the way pork bacon does. I actually like its chewiness. Its slices are thick and flavorful, and the slightly chewy texture is perfect.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Briefly reheat them in the microwave, just a few seconds per slice, until they are heated through. You can also eat them cold straight out of the fridge. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices | Calories: 110kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 250mg