bacon? did someone say bacon? i cooked a pound of it over christmas. got this tip from some heartland website: rinse each strip under water. dry. bake in 350 oven for 15 minutes, flip, continue baking until it reaches desired crispy-ness. apparently, rinsing prevents the bacon from curling. it works. i had perfectly flat, crispy bacon. so, if you're not into the curliness, try rinsing.