Processed Meat

Maximizing the Shelf Life of Kirkland Pre-Cooked Bacon

Kirkland Signature Hormel Fully-cooked Bacon tastes great! This 500 g pack of pre-cooked bacon is hickory wood-smoked, comes pre-sliced thick cut, and can be heated up in the microwave for easy preparation. The resealable packaging contains 48 to 52 slices per pack and should be kept refrigerated. Enjoy the convenience and deliciousness of Kirkland Signature … Read more

Cooking Up Perfection: How to Cook Aldi’s Bacon Wrapped Filet

Aldi’s bacon wrapped filet is a customer favorite for good reason. These tender filet mignon medallions wrapped in smoked bacon deliver a symphony of flavors in one easy-to-cook package. Cooking them to juicy, bacon-wrapped perfection is simple with a few helpful tips. In this article, I’ll share my tricks for making these bacon wrapped filets … Read more

How to Cure Bacon with Brown Sugar for Maximum Flavor

For many bacon lovers the savory-sweet combination of salty pork and caramelized brown sugar is pure breakfast heaven. The touch of sweetness balances the saltiness, while adding deeper notes of flavor. While sugar is not essential for safety in bacon curing it does significantly improve taste and texture. Follow this guide to learn the secrets … Read more

Got Phosphorus? Understanding How Much is in Bacon

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

How to Can Bacon Grease

The golden liquid that stays in the pan after cooking bacon is called bacon grease, which is also called bacon fat. People usually throw away bacon grease, but did you know that it can be used to make tasty foods in many different ways? Most of us remember that our grandmothers or even our mothers … Read more

is bacon or pepperoni healthier

First, lets take a look at the macros. Each of these is measured in grams and, as usual, compared to 200 calories to make it easy to see the differences. This way, we can always be sure that we are comparing like with like. *All our data comes from the. Next, lets take a look … Read more

Can You Cook Bacon and Onions Together? The Do’s and Don’ts of Combining These Aromatic Ingredients

Bacon and onions are two of the most popular aromatic ingredients used in cooking. When cooked together, they create a savory flavor combination that enhances many dishes, from breakfast scrambles to hearty soups and savory pies. But cooking them together does require some special considerations. Here is a detailed guide on the best practices for … Read more

Is Low Sodium Bacon Actually Healthy?

The taste of bacon is so irresistible that the phrase “bacon mania” was made up to describe how popular it is. The global market for bacon is steadily growing, and projected to reach US$84.7 billion by 2027. Many people now know that bacon has a lot of cholesterol and saturated fat, but not as many … Read more