If you’ve ever browsed the bacon section at your local grocery store, you may have noticed some labels saying “uncured bacon.” This type of bacon is becoming more and more popular. But is uncured bacon truly better and safer to eat than regular cured bacon? Let’s take a closer look. What is Uncured Bacon? First, … Read more
Colonoscopies are important preventative screenings to examine the health of your colon and rectum and check for issues like polyps or cancer. But the preparation requires a strict diet to fully clear out your system beforehand. This leads many bacon lovers to wonder – can I still enjoy some bacon leading up to my colonoscopy … Read more
Cherrywood gives food a mild, smoky taste with a hint of sweetness that you won’t find anywhere else. This tasty treat that has been naturally smoked has only 60 calories and a whopping 10 grams of protein, making it a great choice for people who want to eat healthy. There’s nothing better than a big … Read more
Bacon tastes great, everyone already knows that. But for the BEST results, cook it in a wood smoker instead of a frying pan or oven. I remember thinking that smoking bacon that had already been smoked wouldn’t make much of a difference, but it does! For bacon lovers, there’s nothing better than the deep smoky … Read more
Is Turkey Bacon and Eggs a Healthy Breakfast? Bacon and eggs is a classic savory breakfast combo enjoyed by many. But nutrition-wise, how healthy is pairing turkey bacon with eggs for your first meal of the day? As a dietitian, I decided to take an in-depth look at the nutrition profile of turkey bacon and … Read more
Do you love bacon? You might be wondering what you should do with all the leftover bacon grease. Why not save it and use it to season your cast iron pan?. Before cooking bacon, turn on your hood vent. After cooking bacon, let the grease cool and store it in a jar or plastic container. … Read more
I’ve written a number of posts that teach people how to follow the 21-Day Fix more closely. Grocery shopping tips for many of our containers. They have ones that cover tomato products, salad dressings, bread products, and many more! That’s why I decided to make one that would cover Red Container Foods with all sorts … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the savory aroma of sizzling bacon and sausage cooking up for breakfast. But dealing with the splattering grease on the stovetop can be a hassle. Luckily, the oven provides an easy solution for cooking up batches of perfectly crispy bacon and sausages with less mess and fuss. Baking these breakfast meats … Read more
As a true bacon enthusiast, I’m always trying to maximize my bacon cooking potential. When a recipe calls for a certain weight of bacon, how many delicious slices does that equal? Specifically, if I’m cooking with 1 ounce of bacon, about how many crispy rashers can I expect to enjoy? In this article, we’ll break … Read more
It’s not a secret that bacon isn’t a particularly healthy food. It’s easy to mistake bacon for a cut of meat like a steak or pork chop, but it’s not. There are a lot of steps that go into making bacon before it gets to the store. Some of them are curing, smoking, and salting. … Read more
