Some people think that unsmoked bacon is just a thin slice of ham and not really bacon at all, while others like the taste of smoked bacon better. This is helpful for barring meats when the unsmoked bacon is streaky (fatty) and you don’t want the smoked flavor to get into the meat, like with … Read more
Peameal bacon, also known as Canadian bacon, is a delicious type of back bacon prepared from lean boneless pork loin It is wet-cured and rolled in cornmeal (historically peameal or yellow peas) giving it a distinctive crust when cooked Peameal bacon is not smoked like regular bacon and is much leaner, but it still has … Read more
© 2024. All Rights Reserved. Design and Developed by Lifeline Design As a Canadian transplant living in the United States one of the foods I miss most from back home is peameal bacon. This quintessentially Canadian breakfast meat features lean pork loin coated in cornmeal giving it a distinctive texture and flavor. Since peameal bacon … Read more
When it comes to breakfast foods, few are quite as common as sausage and bacon. Although most people have a preference for taste, what most people don’t actually know is which is healthier. Whether you want to eat a healthier breakfast (or brunch), are just curious about whether sausage or bacon is better for you … Read more
Bacon lovers unite! If you enjoy the smoky, salty deliciousness of bacon, then you need to try cooking up some Polish bacon. Known as boczek in Poland, this type of cured and smoked pork belly offers a uniquely flavored bacon experience. In this ultimate guide I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about … Read more
The other night for dinner we ate our bacon-wrapped filet mignon steaks which we bought from Omaha Steaks. I cooked them in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other. I then cooked the bacon for a couple of minutes on the edges to … Read more
How to cook the most delicious slow cooker liver and onions. You can go back in time with this tender Crockpot liver recipe that comes with a lot of mashed potatoes, onions, and a tasty gravy. If you use the Ninja Foodi’s sauté and slow cooker functions to make this, it will always be a … Read more
Bacon ends and pieces are the irregularly shaped leftover bits trimmed from whole pork belly slabs when cutting bacon slices and strips. Rather than going to waste, these little smoky, salty flavor bombs get bagged up and sold at a fraction of the price of regular packs of bacon. While not the prettiest pieces of … Read more
You can enjoy bacon’s savory taste and satisfying crunch in a lot of different ways. You can add it to a casserole or pizza, mix it into cookies, or just eat a few strips by themselves. This food is not only tasty, but it also has a lot of good protein and can be cooked … Read more
For those that like a little extra crunch with their bacon, try Rind on Bacon. The pork skin is usually taken off of bacon before it is smoked these days, but some customers still like the old-fashioned way of keeping the “rind” on the bacon. Try our delicious and full-flavored bacon as a side dish … Read more