The phrase refers to a method of preparing a processed meat product derived from turkey, designed to mimic traditional pork bacon, using a conventional oven as the cooking appliance. This culinary technique involves applying dry heat within an enclosed space to render fat and achieve a desired level of crispness in the product.
This cooking approach offers several advantages, including reduced splatter compared to stovetop frying, a more even cooking process, and often, a perceived reduction in fat content due to the rendering and subsequent drainage of fat during the baking process. The method allows for batch preparation, making it suitable for serving larger groups or meal prepping.