Since time immemorial, man has been seeking the answer to one question: how do you cook the perfect bit of bacon?

How do you ensure it's not too floppy, not too crispy and not wallowing in the sort of oil vat that could give you a heart attack at 20 paces?

Well, The Bacon Method claims to have you covered. Proposed by Austin tech-type Dan Benjamin, it's five steps (six if you include eating "the best, crispiest, most delicious bacon you've ever had") that purportedly guarantee you ultimate bacon satisfaction. The secret: cooking it in the oven. Yep. Your life will never be the same again.