and i usually cook mine in my cast iron skillet. i get some pretty thick stuff. 6 slices to a pound and no water added. Start the skillet off cold and cook a few slices. my wife doesnt eat bacon, so this method works great for just a few slices for me.
if i have company or need to cook a big batch, then into the oven it goes.Line a sheet pan with foil for easy clean up, put a couple cooling racks into the sheet pan to elevate the bacon so the grease drips away, and cook at 425 to desired crisp level.