"I'd like to add to this that you should read and understood the entire recipe before you start cooking. You don't have time to boil water when you need to "add boiling water". And it's nice to have the rice ready when you arrive at "serve with rice"."
Sounds like you're doing it wrong. Line a baking sheet with foil, lay out the bacon in a single layer, and pop it into the oven. If you like chewy bacon, start with the oven cold, turn it to 400, and cook 15-17 minutes. if you like it crispy, start with a hot oven and 12-14 minutes. no splatters, ball up the foil afterward for easy cleanup, and done.