If you’ve ever wondered how to cook bacon in the oven, this is the post for you. It’s my favorite method for cooking bacon. Oven cooked bacon means less mess, and more control over perfectly cooked bacon every time. Why? Because today I’m sharing with you my favorite method for cooking bacon. This method will … Read more
Bacon and sausage are two powerhouse ingredients that taste great together. The smoky, salty flavor of bacon complements the savory, robust taste of sausage beautifully. But is it possible to actually cook bacon and sausage together in the same pan? The answer is a resounding yes!Cooking bacon and sausage together can maximize flavor while streamlining … Read more
Bacon ribs are pure meaty magic. They have the smoky, salty taste of bacon and the soft, fall-off-the-bone texture of pork ribs. But if you cure ribs in bacon before cooking them, they’ll taste even better. Curing ribs into bacon at home may sound intimidating, but it’s actually pretty straightforward. With the right technique, you … Read more
There are affiliate links in some of my posts. If you book a room or buy something through one of these links, I may get a small commission (at no extra cost to you!). Read the full disclosure policy here. This post about why bacon is healthy was made possible by the generosity of another … Read more
Bacon and sausage are breakfast staples loved for their rich, savory flavors As any home cook knows, cooking these meats also produces a good amount of rendered fat, aka grease Rather than pouring that liquid gold down the drain, many cooks save bacon and sausage grease for cooking. But can you actually mix the two … Read more
There’s nothing quite like waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon in the morning. If you’re anything like us, there probably won’t be any leftover bacon. What if you need to keep bacon in the fridge for a few days? Here are some ideas! If you put uncured bacon in the fridge before the … Read more
For generations, the Oscar Mayer name has been synonymous with iconic American bacon. The familiar red packaging promises smoky, salty, sizzling slices perfect for breakfasts, burgers, and baking. But with growing consumer health concerns over processed meats and added nitrates, many wonder – does Oscar Mayer bacon contain nitrates? What are Nitrates and Why Do … Read more
The rising cost of food makes eating healthy whole foods more and more difficult. One good thing about a freeze-dryer is that it lets you save food during the harvest, when it’s freshest and cheapest, so you can eat it all year. It’s important to know what foods cannot be freeze-dried to avoid wasting your … Read more
We were recently able to get half of a pig for our freezer. They’ve been on my wish list for a while, so I was thrilled to find a lot of fresh pork in the freezer. There were a few cuts of meat though, that had me stumped. I looked it up on Google and … Read more
No one looks forward to oven cleaning. You either have to use a heavy-duty oven cleaner that takes hours and heats up your house, or you have to take your oven out of service for hours. Instead, use ARM to make your own oven cleaner. As much as we love crispy, delicious bacon, it comes … Read more