As a complete protein source, bacon has all nine essential amino acids and is a good source of protein. Low in carbohydrates, a slice of bacon has three grams of protein and zero carbohydrates. It is a low-carb and low-glycemic food making it ideal for incorporating in low-carb diets. Bacon is high in fat and … Read more
How to make bacon that is both crunchy and chewy? The best and easiest way to cook bacon strips is in the oven! No need to even fry your bacon because baked bacon is just as crispy, but less messy. In 15 minutes, you can have perfectly cooked bacon that doesn’t drip! This is a … Read more
The English philosopher, statesman and essayist Francis Bacon (1561-1626) had insightful perspectives on friendship that still ring true today. In his classic essay “Of Friendship” published in 1625, Bacon describes three main “fruits” or benefits of being a good friend. Looking at Bacon’s wisdom on friendship can help us better understand how to cultivate meaningful … Read more
As a complete protein source, bacon has all nine essential amino acids and is a good source of protein. Low in carbohydrates, a slice of bacon has three grams of protein and zero carbohydrates. It is a low-carb and low-glycemic food making it ideal for incorporating in low-carb diets. Bacon is high in fat and … Read more
Bacon comes in different shapes and sizes. It’s usually cut into strips, which can be thin, plain, or thick. Bacon will be a different weight and measure when fried than it is while raw. See what measures are equivalent to bacon, bacon pieces, bacon bits, and quick substitutions such as salt pork. Bacon is a … Read more
Making your own homemade Smoked Bacon is a bit of a process, but it’s 100% worth the effort. I will show you how to make smoked bacon from scratch that is much better than store-bought bacon. I don’t think I’ve ever cooked anything that made me as excited as this homemade smoked bacon. I mean, … 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
After cooking these bacon slices, you can serve them with hash browns, scrambled eggs, or different breakfast pastries to make your brunch buffet or takeout menu look great. Bacon. It’s the ambrosia of the breakfast table a salty slice of porcine heaven. I’d eat it every day if I could. Heck, some weeks it feels … Read more
It’s like pigs in blankets meets bangers and mash! It’s easy to make these sausages wrapped in bacon and served with sausage gravy that you make yourself. The title may make you from outside the UK wonder what a pig in a blanket is. I know in many parts of the world it means sausages … Read more
Bacon ribs are an underrated and delicious cut of pork that become melt-in-your-mouth tender when properly boiled. The rib meat easily falls off the bone after gentle simmering, making boiled bacon ribs ideal for soups, stews, sandwiches, and more But boiling these bony cuts too little results in tough, chewy meat, while overcooking leaves them … Read more