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
Bacon is one of those ingredients that seems to make everything taste better. The salty, smoky flavor of bacon complements both sweet and savory foods. So it’s no surprise that anglers have discovered that bacon also makes an excellent fishing bait, enticing all sorts of fish to bite. A Proven Catfish Bait Catfish anglers have … Read more
Have a lot of bacon to cook? Read on to learn how to cook bacon in the oven. The method is almost entirely hands-off and results in perfectly crispy, evenly-cooked bacon. The smell of bacon cooking is the only thing that makes my family gather around the kitchen and ask, “Whatcha makin’?” People who steal … Read more
My bacon and potato soup has soft vegetable chunks, a bacon bone broth, and no added flavorings that are bad for you. It’s great for lazy days and can be made in two hours. I pair this, with homemade bread rolls which can be made from start to serve in an hour. they are wonderfully … Read more
Real bacon is made from pork, but there are some specialty products like turkey bacon that try to look like regular pork bacon. Bacon isn’t limited to a certain cut of meat like some other types of pork you might buy at the butcher or grocery store. The belly, back, or sides of a pig … Read more
If you’ve ever ordered a pizza with “ham” topping from Domino’s, you may have wondered – is this really ham? Or is it Canadian bacon? The ingredients list on Domino’s website lists “ham” but the slices look suspiciously like Canadian bacon I decided to get to the bottom of this pizza topping mystery. What Exactly … Read more
Bacon is a popular and tasty food that many people enjoy eating. However, if you have kidney disease and are following a renal diet, you may be wondering if you can still eat bacon or if you need to avoid it completely. As someone who follows a renal diet myself, I know it can be … Read more
One of my favorite wild game recipes that I make all year is this bacon-wrapped venison backstrap. Different people have different opinions on the taste of pork and venison together, but I think this famous pair will always have a place at the dinner tables of hunters all over the world. I don’t think bacon … 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
Bacon grease is the rendered fat left over from cooking bacon. This flavorful fat imparts a smoky, salty, umami depth perfect for sautéing vegetables, frying eggs, or even adding richness to desserts. But can you also use bacon grease to cook sausage? The short answer is yes – sausage browns beautifully in bacon fat. The … Read more
