Turkey bacon is a lean alternative to pork, but its low fat content can make it unpleasant to chew. To make it crunchy, take a sheet of aluminum foil, fold it like an accordion and spread the bacon slices on the surface. In this way, they will become crunchy during cooking and take on a wavy shape. Brush some muscovado sugar syrup over turkey bacon to give it sweet notes, in contrast to its salty flavor. If you're short on time, microwave it until crisp.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Prepare Baked Crispy Turkey Bacon
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 200 ° C and fold a sheet of aluminum foil
Tear off aluminum foil that is about 5 to 8 cm longer than the baking sheet. Fold it like an accordion, creating flounces that have a height of about 3 cm.
Accordion folding of the tinfoil causes the bacon to take on a wavy shape, which will make it more crunchy. If you prefer it flat, all you have to do is place a simple sheet of aluminum foil on the baking sheet
Step 2. Arrange the bacon on the foil fringes
Place the accordion-folded tinfoil on a baking sheet and place any slices of bacon you want to cook. Avoid overlapping each other, otherwise they won't get crunchy on the edges.
Step 3. Bake the turkey bacon for 7-8 minutes
Place the pan in the preheated oven and cook the bacon until it begins to brown and crisp. The slices will be ready to be turned as soon as they begin to be visibly dry and crunchy.
Step 4. Flip the slices and let the bacon cook for another 7 to 8 minutes
If you used accordion folded tinfoil, you won't need to do this as they will hold this shape. However, if you used plain aluminum foil, turn the turkey with tongs. Cook it for another 7-8 minutes to make it crisp.
Step 5. Remove the turkey bacon and serve
Remove the pan from the oven with gloves. Remove the bacon from the foil and serve immediately to eat hot.
Store leftovers in the fridge using an airtight container. Finish it within 4 to 5 days
Method 2 of 3: Prepare Muscovado Sugar Turkey Bacon in the Oven
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 190 ° C and prepare a baking sheet
Tear off a sheet of wax paper and spread it out on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 2. Spread the turkey bacon on the baking sheet after coating it
Make sure you create only one layer so it cooks evenly. The slices can touch each other, but they must not overlap, otherwise they will not become crunchy.
Use 450g of turkey bacon (about 20-30 slices, depending on thickness) for 4 people
Step 3. Mix the muscovado sugar and maple syrup
Measure 50 g of light muscovado sugar, then pour it into a small bowl with 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of pure maple syrup. Melt the sugar in the syrup with the help of a whisk or spoon.
Step 4. Brush the muscovado sugar syrup over the bacon
Dip a pastry brush in syrup and spread it generously over the turkey. Don't have a brush? You can pour the syrup over the bacon with the help of a spoon.
Step 5. Season the bacon and bake it for 20-25 minutes
Evenly sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the turkey. Place the pan in the preheated oven and cook the bacon until the desired consistency is achieved.
Step 6. Serve the bacon hot or store it in the fridge
Cool the leftovers and refrigerate them for 4 to 5 days using an airtight container. Keep in mind that bacon will tend to lose its texture and become less crunchy.
Method 3 of 3: Cook the Turkey Bacon in the Microwave Oven
Step 1. Line a baking dish with a sheet of kitchen paper
Get a microwave-safe dish that is large enough for the amount of bacon you want to cook. Line it with a sheet of kitchen paper.
Step 2. Spread the bacon on the paper
Spread 4 slices of turkey into the baking dish in a single layer.
Do you want to cook more than 4 slices? Divide them into groups
Step 3. Microwave the bacon for 2 minutes
Place the dish in the oven and set it to maximum power. Cook the bacon in 30-second intervals until warm and crisp.
Step 4. Remove and serve the bacon
Put on an oven mitt to remove the hot dish from the microwave. Serve the turkey while it is hot.
