Cooking ribs can be an intimidating and time-consuming process. Many traditional rib recipes call for smoking or slow-roasting the ribs for hours to get that fall-off-the-bone tenderness. But with a pressure cooker, you can have incredibly tender, juicy bacon ribs on the table in under an hour! As a busy home cook, I love being … Read more
Most home chefs know that pouring grease down their sinks’ drains is a big no-no. So what should you do with all that extra grease from meat and other greasy foods? Here are some creative ways to store and use extra bacon grease. Bacon grease is the flavorful fat that is left over after cooking … Read more
Meat is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals in your diet. However, it is recommended that you do not eat too much red, processed or fatty meat. Bacon has a distinctive pinkish-red color when raw and cooked, leading many to assume it is a red meat. But pork has a history of being … Read more
Dehydrated bacon has become a popular snack and trail food option for many hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. By removing the moisture from regular bacon, it becomes shelf-stable and lightweight – perfect for backpacking trips and outdoor adventures But how long does dehydrated bacon actually last before going bad? Here’s what you need to know The … Read more
Bacon is already packed with flavor, so you may be wondering if you can take it up another notch by marinating it. The short answer is yes, you absolutely can marinate bacon! Marinating is an easy way to infuse bacon with new flavors and make it even more mouthwatering. I was surprised to learn that … Read more
Bacon is a beloved breakfast food for many, but the terminology can get confusing If you’ve heard bacon referred to as “rashers” before, you may wonder – how many slices are actually in one rasher? Let’s clear up this bacon mystery. What is a Rasher? A rasher is simply another term for a strip or … Read more
What person doesn’t like bacon? This recipe for pre-cooked bacon is perfect for those of us who love how it makes food taste better but don’t like how it makes the house smell when you fry it. In a Southern kitchen, bacon makes almost everything taste better. It adds crunch and a salty, savory punch … Read more
The Great Bacon Grease Debate: Should You Mix It with Vegetable Oil for Cooking? If you’re like me you love saving that delicious bacon grease leftover from cooking up a tasty batch of bacon. But what’s the best way to use and store it? One popular suggestion is mixing the rendered bacon fat with vegetable … Read more
The phrase “baby food” typically conjures up s of pureed pears and bits of banana. What food doesn’t often come to mind? Bacon. But with an impressive profile of macro- and micronutrients, I’m here to tell you why it should. Babies grow at a rapid rate and have important nutrient needs in order to support … Read more
Homemade bacon is one of the most satisfying DIY foods you can make. Starting with raw sliced pork belly, you can transform it into smoky, salty bacon far superior to anything you can buy at the store While you may think making your own bacon requires obscure ingredients and complicated steps, curing sliced pork belly … Read more
