According to Reader’s Digest, crispy, sizzling, flavorful bacon is a key part of many of America’s favorite comfort foods. In Idaho, hearty potato soup is made with bacon fat, and in Kentucky, Mini Hot Brown sandwiches are made with crispy bacon. Some people think that bacon, like chocolate and other national treasures, makes you feel … Read more
It’s what makes a BLT sandwich taste good, what makes breakfast buffets great, what makes a spinach salad look nice, and what makes pork-and-beans taste good. Bacon imparts a smoky flavor to innumerable dishes. This old cured meat now comes in modern forms like fully cooked strips that can be stored on the shelf or … 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
Blanching is a technique commonly used for vegetables to briefly cook them in boiling water. But did you know you can also blanch bacon? Blanching bacon provides some great benefits – it reduces saltiness decreases smokiness improves texture, and makes the bacon more pliable for wrapping foods. If you want to improve the flavor and … Read more
About 3% of Americans have gout, an inflammatory form of arthritis that makes one or more joints hurt, stiff, and swell. Gout is different from osteoarthritis because it is caused by uric acid crystals building up inside your joint and stopping it from working normally. Uric acid is a natural acid that forms when common … Read more
Bacon rind, also known as bacon skin, refers to the fatty outer layer surrounding a slice of bacon. While most modern supermarket bacon has the rind removed, you can sometimes find it left on thicker sliced or artisanal bacon products. But is bacon rind actually edible? And does it taste any good? This crispy exterior … Read more
If you love cooking with bacon grease you’ve probably wondered – how hot can I heat this stuff before it starts smoking? Knowing the smoke point of bacon fat allows you to use it safely and effectively as a cooking oil. In this article, we’ll explore the smoke point of bacon grease and how it … Read more
If bacon had its own Twitter account, it would have more fans than Barack Obama, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber put together. Everyone loves those slabs of salty goodness. Even those forbidden to eat it have been known to long for it. The photos below show that I lost more than 20 pounds. I ate … Read more
Its easy to make bacon in the oven. This bacon recipe is great whether you’re making a lot of bacon at once or putting some in the freezer to use for breakfast or dinner. Today were talking about how you can make bacon for a crowd. Even if that crowd is your family. Because I … Read more
Crunchy, salty bacon bits are a popular topping for salads, baked potatoes, and other dishes. But since these bacon-flavored sprinkles come in a shaker bottle or pouch, it’s easy to keep them in your pantry for weeks or months. So how long do bacon bits stay fresh? The shelf life of bacon bits depends largely … Read more