As a proud Canadian and bacon lover, peameal bacon holds a special place in my heart and on my breakfast table. With its signature cornmeal coating and salty, smoky flavor peameal bacon is a national treasure and breakfast staple here in Canada. However, like any cured or raw meat, it’s important to store peameal bacon … Read more
I live in Georgia. Where is the Oscar Meyer liver cheese? I have been unable to locate this for some time? Question: Do you know if you can get Oscar Mayer Lean Beef Uncured Franks in the Houston, Texas area? Kroger stopped selling them, and now Walmart in my area has stopped selling them too. … Read more
For bacon lovers on a budget, picnic bacon offers a tasty and affordable alternative to traditional bacon from the pork belly. But what exactly is picnic bacon? Where does it come from and how does it differ from regular bacon? This complete guide will explain everything you need to know about this unique bacon cut … Read more
There’s nothing better than the smell of bacon on a lazy Sunday morning, whether it’s by itself, with eggs poached just right, or on toast with smashed avocado. However, it’s simple to overdo it when cooking bacon and end up with a lot more than you need. But how long can you keep bacon in … Read more
Oh bacon, you insanely tasty treat, ready to be devoured at all times of the day. If you’ve heard of the keto diet and are wondering, “Is bacon keto?” before you decide to follow it, we support and admire you. This is a big decision for most people. Let’s take a closer look at the … Read more
Bacon is a popular breakfast food in Australia, with many Aussies enjoying a few rashers fried up along with their eggs and toast. However, the idea of eating raw bacon doesn’t sit as well with most people. I’ve dug into the facts to find out if it’s actually safe or risky to eat raw bacon … 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
Learn what you need to know about curing bacon at home. We’ll show you how easy it is to cure meat, give you the tools you need, and answer your most-asked questions about cured bacon. Brandon Sheard from The Farmstead Meatsmith is joining us on the Pantry Chat today. On their homestead in Oklahoma, he … Read more
Some people aren’t sure if it’s safe to eat raw bacon because it’s salt-cured, like cured deli meats. Unfortunately, eating raw or uncooked bacon increases the risk of foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Bacon is a beloved breakfast staple for many. The smoky, salty meat is commonly fried up into crispy slices or … Read more
If you smoke your own bacon without nitrates, you can save a lot of money and get a better, healthier product. It’s not as hard as you think! You don’t have to raise your own pigs or buy a fancy smoker. You just need pork belly (which you can get from a butcher, farmer, or … Read more