Finally found a way to make crispy bacon consistently. To eliminate the stink in the house, I put a cast iron frying pan on the gas barbecue outside and let it get hot. I then cook the entire package of bacon to render most of the fat out. I don't drain the frying pan at all during the cook. I let the cooked bacon sit on paper towels as I finish up the whole package.
I then remove the frying pan and finish cooking the bacon directly on the grill, flipping often and letting a few black spots develop. Results in epic crispy bacon with minimum grease. The bacon stores well for a few days in the fridge as well to add to omelets, etc.
Bacon craving for today complete....