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How to Keep Bacon From Curling in an Air Fryer

Cooking bacon in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make crispy, delicious bacon without the mess and splatter of frying it in a pan. However, one common issue people run into is that the bacon curls up while cooking in the air fryer basket. Curled bacon is frustrating and can lead … Read more

What is Blanched Bacon Rind? A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Blanching bacon? Yes, you should, and this article covers why and how to blanch bacon. It may sound counterintuitive, but there are many benefits to enjoy with this method. Bacon is a culinary delight that graces breakfast platters, burgers, plates of pasta, and countless other dishes. Most people cook bacon by frying it or baking … Read more

How to Make Lye Soap with Bacon Grease

Bacon grease is a byproduct that many cooks end up with after cooking delicious bacon. Rather than throwing out this liquid gold, you can save it and use it to make your own lye soap. Homemade lye soap using bacon grease is simple to make, and it results in a hard, white bar of soap … Read more

How to Cook Black Forest Bacon to Perfection

Following this recipe for How to Cook Bacon in the Oven will make it melt in your mouth every time. There are a few tricks to baking bacon just right, but once you learn them, you’ll never make it any other way. Black Forest bacon is a delicious German-style bacon that is brined smoked over … Read more

Who Invented Turkey Bacon? The History of This Popular Pork Alternative

Turkey bacon has become a popular alternative to traditional pork bacon over the past few decades But who exactly invented this now-ubiquitous breakfast meat substitute? The origins of turkey bacon reveal an interesting history of changing attitudes around diet, health, and cultural/religious customs The Rise of Turkey as an Alternative Meat in America While turkey … Read more

Tracing the All-American Roots of Sugardale Bacon

As a bacon lover, I like knowing exactly where those tasty slices I’m frying up come from. When it comes to Sugardale bacon, I was curious if their claims of being “made in the USA” were legit. After some digging into their process, I’m happy to report that Sugardale keeps their bacon production 100% American … Read more