Grab the eggs and heat up the skillet – it’s time for a hearty breakfast! But before you dive into that package of bacon, it’s worth considering if you really want all those chemical nitrates and nitrites in your morning meal. The good news is, more and more bacon brands now offer nitrate-free options that … Read more
Bacon grease is the delicious rendered fat that comes from cooking bacon. It has a smoky, salty, umami flavor that makes it a versatile and tasty cooking fat. But how much bacon grease can you actually get from cooking a single slice of bacon? Let’s break it down. An Average Bacon Slice Yields Around 1-2 … Read more
Bacon is a versatile ingredient that takes dishes to the next level Its smoky, salty, umami flavor pairs perfectly with eggs, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, salads, and more When cooking with bacon, it’s helpful to know how slices translate into weights and vice versa. Specifically, if you have a 500g package of bacon, about how many … Read more
Crispy, salty bacon is a staple ingredient in many recipes and meals But an open package of bacon doesn’t last forever in the fridge Freezing can extend the shelf life of uncooked bacon for months. This raises the question – can you freeze dry cured bacon? The short answer is yes, you can freeze both … Read more
During the late seventies and eighties, Sizzlean was a popular bacon alternative produced by Swift & Co. The breakfast strips were sold as a healthier alternative to bacon because they had less fat and shrunk less than regular pork bacon. Sizzlean was supposedly 50% leaner than pork belly bacon, in fact, although it actually contained … Read more
Hormel Real Bacon Bits are a popular shelf-stable product that adds smoky, savory bacon flavor to everything from salads and baked potatoes to casseroles and eggs But with any pre-cooked food product, it’s important to store them properly and watch for signs of spoilage So how long do opened packages of Hormel Real Bacon Bits … Read more
Frying up crispy bacon in the morning can make your whole house smell amazing But those greasy splatters on the kitchen floor? Not so much. Hot bacon grease can splatter and leave behind a slippery, sticky mess Cleaning up bacon grease from the floor takes a little extra effort. But it can be done with … Read more
We will talk about some ways to soften bacon bits and make them taste better in this article. So, let’s dive in and learn how to make your bacon bits softer and more delicious! Bacon bits are a popular way to add flavor and texture to salads, soups, pastas and more But sometimes these crispy … Read more
A convection oven on aluminum foil is the best way to cook bacon that is crispy and easy to clean up afterward. Use standard or thick-cut bacon to make great crispy bacon strips for breakfast or other uses. Thin or thick bacon slices are needed. You’ll also need a ½-sheet pan or another large pan … Read more
To tell if turkey bacon is bad, you will notice a change in color. Fresh turkey bacon is a light pink color. If it turns brown or gray, it’s probably going bad. There may even be blue or green tones, which are a clear sign that the turkey bacon has mold and needs to be … Read more
