1. line baking sheet(s) with aluminum foil 2. place cold bacon onto sheet* with a little breathing room between each strip. *make sure the sheet has a lip so that the grease doesn't drip on the bottom of the oven. grease fires are never a good thing :) 3. place sheets into cold oven and turn on to 400º F 4. bake for about 20 minutes flipping halfway through 5. it will look like the above picture when ready. pull out and place on paper towel lined plates to drain excess grease 6. crunch, eat, enjoy!