Canadian bacon, sometimes called back bacon, is a popular breakfast meat that frequently appears alongside eggs and pancakes. But is this lean, round bacon actually a processed meat? Let’s take a closer look. As a food blogger who loves cooking breakfast, I often get asked about the differences between regular bacon and Canadian bacon. While … Read more
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is added to many foods to enhance flavor. MSG is commonly found in canned foods, soups, fast foods, and processed foods. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that MSG is generally safe to eat, but there are still a lot of questions and disagreements about whether it is bad for your … Read more
As a complete protein source, bacon has all nine essential amino acids and is a good source of protein. Low in carbohydrates, a slice of bacon has three grams of protein and zero carbohydrates. It is a low-carb and low-glycemic food making it ideal for incorporating in low-carb diets. Bacon is high in fat and … Read more
With this step-by-step guide, you can learn how to cure and smoke your own bacon at home. Following this simple recipe will give you the absolute best bacon you’ve ever had in your life. I lovingly refer to this homemade bacon as “bacon gold”!. Our husband looked at me and said, “We should make our … Read more
I know it sounds crazy, but yes! You can make bacon jerky! And it’s darrrrn delicious. You start with the crazy tasty bacon flavor and then add a marinade that makes it even better. Now you have a snack that you just can’t put down. As a bacon enthusiast, I’m always looking for new ways … Read more
Bacon is a popular breakfast food enjoyed by many. It’s salty, smoky flavor pairs well with eggs, toast, pancakes, and more. While bacon tastes great, it is high in fat and calories. So how many calories are actually in 2 rashes of bacon? Let’s take a closer look. What is Bacon? Bacon refers to cured … Read more
Canadian bacon, sometimes called back bacon, is a form of cured and smoked pork that comes from the lean eye of the pork loin It has a ham-like texture and flavor, but is much leaner than American-style bacon made from pork belly. If you enjoy the taste of bacon but want to watch your cholesterol … Read more
Simply put, beef bacon is a variation of regular bacon made from beef rather than pork. Pork bacon is generally made from sliced pork belly. Like traditional bacon, beef bacon can also be made from the beef belly. However, it can also be made from the brisket or round for leaner options. For bacon lovers, … Read more
An electric skillet offers an easy convenient way to cook up a batch of crispy bacon right on your countertop. With its large cooking surface and built-in temperature controls an electric skillet eliminates the need for constant monitoring at the stovetop. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to learn how to fry up perfect crispy bacon … Read more
The following ingredients all mean soy: hydrolized soy protein, edamame, soy protein isolate and soybean oil. Another thing to keep in mind is that soy is often found in vegetable oil, hydrolized vegetable protein, vegetable broth, and artificial flavor. Here are the top 10 foods the average person probably doesnt realize contain soy. There are … Read more
