Can I cook bacon in the oven in a cast iron skillet?

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1. Can I cook bacon in the oven in a cast iron skillet?
2. Can I cook bacon in a Dutch oven?
3. How do you cook bacon in a cast iron Dutch oven?
4. How do you cook bacon in an enameled cast iron pan?
5. Can you cook bacon in a Le Creuset?
6. How do you remove bacon grease from cast iron?

Can I cook bacon in the oven in a cast iron skillet?

Preheat the oven to 400° F and layer your bacon into the skillet in a single layer. Transfer to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until you reach your desired level of crispiness. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off the excess oil.

Can I cook bacon in a Dutch oven?

Lots of the dutch oven cooking that goes on is done using charcoal briquettes. ... Bacon - Cover the bottom of your oven with strips of bacon and set it over coals. The excessive bacon fat will really help season the oven as it gets hot. You'll need to monitor the bacon and flip it so it doesn't burn.

How do you cook bacon in a cast iron Dutch oven?

In A Cast Iron Skillet, In The Oven

1. Put about 10 pieces of bacon in a 12-inch cast iron skillet and place it into a cold oven set to 425 degrees.
2. Once the oven is hot, it will take about 7 minutes to cook. No need to flip, just cook to desired doneness and remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels.

How do you cook bacon in an enameled cast iron pan?

Lay the bacon in the cold cast iron pan so that the bacon isn't touching. Place the pan over medium heat. Let the bacon slowly heat and cook as the pan heats for about 10 minutes.

Can you cook bacon in a Le Creuset?

Lay the strips of bacon in the bottom of the pan, a slight overlap is okay as the bacon shrinks, and place over high heat. Use a good frypan that distributes heat evenly, such as an iron or a Le Creuset frypan. ... Once the bacon begins to sizzle and render some fat, lower the heat to medium and continue cooking.

How do you remove bacon grease from cast iron?

Avoid using the dishwasher, soap, or steel wool, as these may strip the pan's seasoning. Scrub off stuck-on bits: To remove stuck-on food, scrub the pan with a paste of coarse kosher salt and water. Then rinse or wipe with a paper towel. Stubborn food residue may also be loosened by boiling water in the pan.