And are they real? We used to sprinkle these small, crunchy bacon “bits” on salad or cheesy baked potatoes. You can get them in tubs. Dangerous. I prefer the crispy onion bits on salads though. Even more dangerous. Asda sell them as well as the onion bits. I sat and ate a whole tub once … Read more
Bacon is made by soaking pork or turkey in a salty solution that has nitrates and sometimes sugar in it and then smoking it. Processed meats may be associated with cancer and heart disease, so it’s best to eat bacon in moderation. They like the way it tastes and feels, but they think all the … Read more
It sounds like a quick, easy, and cheap “life hack” that I’ve seen on a few websites: rinse your bacon under cold water to make it shrink less when it’s cooking. Few things are more disappointing than eagerly pulling beautifully laid-out raw bacon from the package only to have it shrivel and shrink into sad, … Read more
Italian food lovers, rejoice! Two of the most delicious pork belly products around are pancetta and bacon. Both offer deep, rich, savory flavor when added to dishes. But here’s a common cooking dilemma: What if a recipe calls for pancetta, but you only have bacon in the fridge? Or vice versa – you have pancetta … Read more
When it comes to breakfast food, breakfast sandwiches are right at the top of my list. It might be because I’m from New York, the birthplace of the bagel, but a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich is the best thing ever. What goes into a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel can make a big … Read more
Simple to make and insanely delicious. This baked Bacon Wrapped Chicken is food euphoria. Because we all know bacon makes everything better. To take that simple rule to a whole new level, lightly season the chicken, wrap it in bacon, sprinkle it with brown sugar, and bake it until it’s golden and caramelized. If you’re … Read more
How many people would say that spam is better than bacon? Spam is made from pork shoulder and ham. It used to be called “spiced ham,” but because it was so popular during WWII, the name was changed to “spam.” Bacon is a type of pork that is cured and smoked. It became popular in … Read more
Bacon is one of the most beloved breakfast foods around. The crispy, salty smoky slices of pork belly can instantly elevate any meal. But when you’re staring at the bacon selection in the grocery store you may wonder – which bacon is saltier, smoked or unsmoked? I did some research on the curing, smoking, and … Read more
Is Bacon Grease Flammable? How to Handle Grease and Reduce Fire Risk If you love cooking with bacon, you’ve probably accumulated your fair share of bacon grease. That greasy liquid gold adds tons of flavor to everything from eggs to vegetables. But is bacon grease flammable? Should you worry about it catching fire in your … Read more
Do you get a new zit every time you eat pizza or a burger? Have you been watching how much fried food you eat because you know it will make you break out the next morning? If so, you may want to stay away from certain foods to keep your acne from coming back. Read … Read more