Crispy Bacon (or Pancetta) on Parchment

Avoid messy clean up by cooking pancetta or lean bacon on a baking sheet lined with Culinary Parchment paper. It’s oven safe to 425°. The pancetta crisps up nicely and your baking sheet remains clean.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon or pancetta
• fresh pepper

Preparation Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400F (200C)
• Line baking sheet with culinary parchment paper.
• Lay the bacon or pancetta flat on the paper.
• Season with fresh ground pepper.
• Bake 10 minutes or until desired crispness is achieved.
• Remove from oven and place on paper towel to absorb any extra grease.

Makes two servings

Pancetta, often referred to as Italian Bacon is cured with salt & spices. It is available in most deli departments and can be purchased in a slab or pre-sliced.