Low(er) PUFA Bacon

“The nitrate isn’t likely to be a problem if you eat it with orange juice. I fry the bacon to remove some of the fat, and then refry it in coconut oil, to remove most of the PUFA.” - Ray Peat

• ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 20 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 2-4

Ingredients

• Pastured bacon (preferred, but not required)
• Coconut oil (a few tablespoons)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Arrange bacon in a glass baking dish.
3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then drain the fat.
4. Spread coconut oil in the dish, place bacon back in.
5. Cook another 8-10 minutes or until crispy.
6. Transfer to a paper towel to cool, then serve.