I use an unlined sheet pan in the oven and save every drop of the grease. Several times I tried it in the microwave without paper towels - used a ceramic plate and laid parchment atop the bacon to limit spatter. You can save the grease that way but it is white and flavorless, and has some water content that means fast spoilage. The bacon’s texture and flavor isn’t as good as oven-baked, either.
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