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
Some people call Canadian bacon “back bacon” or “peameal bacon.” It’s a popular breakfast meat that tastes smoky, salty, and slightly sweet. You may be used to seeing Canadian bacon already cooked and ready to eat. But did you know that it’s easy to bake your own at home and you can make it taste … Read more
There is no way that these Instant Pot Ribs could be cooked in less than 30 minutes! They are so tender, flavorful, and tasty! This is another great and easy recipe that you can make in your pressure cooker. Making tender barbecue ribs at home is one of those meals that will always make me … Read more
Just like any food, bacon can quickly get spoiled if it is not stored properly. It must be discarded right away if it has passed its expiration date (indicated on the package). Bacon’s shelf life depends on a lot of things, like the type, how it’s stored, and whether it’s been opened or cooked. Youll … Read more
Crispy delicious bacon is a breakfast staple loved by many. While traditionally fried in a skillet, bacon can also be made in the convenient Ninja air fryer oven. Using an air fryer oven to cook bacon is a great way to achieve tasty crispy bacon with less mess and added health benefits. In this comprehensive … Read more
Pre-cooked bacon is incredibly convenient. You can eat tasty, crispy bacon right out of the package with very little work. But if you don’t eat the whole package at once, it’s important to know how long pre-cooked bacon lasts after being opened. After all, you want to savor every strip while it’s still fresh! So … Read more
I love peameal bacon. If I’m out to breakfast and the waiter asks if I want bacon, sausage, ham, or peameal, I almost always pick peameal bacon. Not only does this cut of meat taste great, but it is also better for you than regular bacon. Peameal bacon slices is just amazing on eggs benedict. … Read more
Improper food storage, preparation, and hygiene can lead to food poisoning. Meat, leafy greens, and rice are some foods that you should be extra careful with while cooking because they often make people sick. Food poisoning happens when people consume food that is contaminated with harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses or toxins. It’s also called foodborne … Read more