i personally use ~ a quarter cup on my sheet pan in the oven

and add some water to the pan.

https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/3347-how-to-cook-bacon-skillet-add-water

roasted cabbage, looks like

as someone who has had to peel stuck-on bacon from a rack, i do not approve of this method lol

i use my silpat and add some water to the sheet tray (like a tablespoon or two). the steam helps keep the bacon tender, but the fat also reacts to the steam and it becomes wonderfully lacey and crisp around the edges.

i saw ethan chlebowski (youtube cook) do it once and decided to try it. now i can't turn back!