The McDonald’s bacon smokehouse burger was introduced in 2018 to much fanfare. The quarter-pound beef patty was topped with Applewood smoked bacon, crispy fried onions white cheddar, and a smoky bacon sauce. It quickly became a fan favorite for its bold craveworthy flavors. But after a relatively short run, the beloved bacon smokehouse burger mysteriously … Read more
In this video, I talk about why bacon grease is GOLD and the best ways to use it to make many foods and recipes taste even better!!! With the popularity of high-fat diets like keto, bacon fat has made a comeback as a trendy cooking fat. But is it actually healthier than butter? This article … Read more
Make perfectly crisp bacon in an air fryer in half the time it takes to pan fry it. The best part is that the bacon grease drips away as it cooks!. Crispy savory bacon is a staple food for many breakfast enthusiasts. However, traditional stovetop frying can pack on calories and fat. Using an air … Read more
You’ve probably heard conflicting opinions about certain foods and their impact on your gains. One food that often sparks debate is bacon. Ah, bacon – crispy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. But is it bad for bodybuilders? Let’s dive into the sizzling world of bacon and discover the truth. Bacon has long been a staple food for … Read more
Make the most out of your bacon by saving the rendered bacon grease using this easy kitchen hack. As a bacon lover you likely find yourself with leftover bacon grease after cooking up those delicious strips of pork belly. But what’s the best way to save that liquid gold? Can you pour the hot grease … Read more
A lot of people think that cured meats, like bacon, last longer than fresh meats, but that doesn’t mean you can safely store them and eat them weeks or months later. (And, of course, it goes without saying that bacon needs to be refrigerated. ) Advertisement. If you open a package of raw bacon and … Read more
Crispy, salty smoky bacon is a treasured food for many. But what about that rubbery rind on the edges? While most people nibble off the meaty parts that rind often gets pushed to the side of the plate. Is bacon rind actually edible? Or is it destined for the trash? Below we’ll explore whether you … Read more
If bacon had its own Twitter account, it would have more fans than Barack Obama, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber put together. Everyone loves those slabs of salty goodness. Even those forbidden to eat it have been known to long for it. The photos below show that I lost more than 20 pounds. I ate … Read more
Homemade bacon is incredibly flavorful and can be customized to suit your taste. But when curing meat at home, using the right amount of sodium nitrite (curing salt) is critical for both food safety and quality. Underuse it, and you risk bacteria growth. Overdo it, and the bacon can become overly salty or chemically tasting. … Read more
Cooking comes with a lot of guidelines. Above all, you should never pour leftover bacon grease — or any grease — down the drain. As it cools, grease hardens, creating blockages in your plumbing that only a professional can remedy. Instead, it would be better to soak up the grease with something else and then … Read more
