Ingredients

• 1 lb lean bacon
• 1⁄2-2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Lay bacon on pan covered with foil; sprinkle generously with black pepper and brown sugar; twist each strip and lay in rows on foil.
3. Bake 10 minutes; drain fat from pan; bake 5 more minutes if needed or until bacon is as crisp as you like.
4. Place on a paper towel to remove grease.
5. Watch it disappear.