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
Bacon bits are a pantry staple for many. The crunchy, salty topping can instantly elevate salads baked potatoes casseroles, and more. While some bacon bits are made with real bacon, others are vegetarian-friendly versions made from soy or other ingredients. Bacon bits seem like they will last forever because they can be stored for a … Read more
A colonoscopy is a common screening procedure used to examine the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. It is typically recommended once you turn 50 to check for polyps cancers ulcers and other abnormalities in the colon and rectum. A few days before your colonoscopy, you will need to stick to a … Read more
Bacon is one of the most delicious and versatile breakfast meats around. Who doesn’t love starting their morning with a few crispy strips of bacon? However if you have high cholesterol, you may wonder if you need to say goodbye to this tasty pork product for good. The answer is not so black and white … Read more
Turkey bacon has become a popular alternative to traditional pork bacon due to its lower fat content. But before you can cook up a tasty batch of turkey bacon, you first need to properly defrost it. Defrosting turkey bacon requires a bit more care than pork bacon since it has a leaner fat content and … Read more