Scald a 1 1/2 lb. piece of slab bacon with boiling water and cook 20 minutes. 

Transfer to baking dish. Bacon may be placed on a rack to keep it out of the drippings. Sprinkle all over with marjoram, paprika, pepper, and caraway seeds, rub with 2-3 buds crushed garlic, top with onion slices, and bake in 325° oven 1-1 1/2 hours or until fork tender.

At start of baking, sprinkle with water and baste occasionally with pan drippings that form. Turn bacon over at least once. Slice and serve.