Robby Bacon joints are a great cheaper alternative to buying rashers of bacon and can provide plenty of meat for multiple meals. While frying rashers is quick and easy cooking a whole bacon joint requires more time and technique. That’s where the slow cooker comes in handy! Slow cooking bacon joint results in tender, succulent meat … Read more
If you’re like me you love bacon but hate the mess and splatter that comes from cooking it in a skillet. Well there’s a better way – using an air fryer! Specifically, the Instant Vortex air fryer makes cooking bacon an absolute breeze. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk through how to cook perfect, crispy … Read more
Prosciutto is one of my all-time favorite charcuterie meats. There’s nothing quite like the velvety texture and salty-sweet flavor of paper-thin slices of prosciutto ham. While pre-sliced prosciutto can be found at many delis and grocery stores, there’s something special about slicing it fresh yourself. The key is learning proper slicing techniques for thin, even … Read more
Sizzlean bacon had its heyday in the 1980s and 1990s as a lower fat alternative to regular pork bacon. With catchy ads boasting it was “leaner than bacon,” Sizzlean offered a tasty meaty texture and bacon flavor without as much fat and grease. Throughout the 80s and 90s it seemed like Sizzlean was everywhere. But … Read more
Armour dried beef, also known as chipped beef, is a convenient and tasty shelf-stable food item enjoyed by many. However, opening the jar can be tricky, as the vacuum seal and tight lid are designed to keep the beef fresh and shelf-stable. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the steps and techniques for easily … Read more
Bacon-wrapped chicken is a beloved recipe combining two crowd-pleasing ingredients But what if you only have cooked chicken on hand? Can you wrap raw bacon around previously cooked chicken to recreate this tasty dish? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Raw bacon should never be wrapped around cooked chicken for food safety reasons. However, with some … Read more
Walmart’s Marketside Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef has become a popular option for budget-conscious shoppers looking to buy grass-fed beef. But what exactly does the “grass-fed” label mean? Is this ground beef from cows that are 100% grass-fed and grass-finished? In this article, we’ll take a close look at the labeling, sourcing, and standards behind Walmart’s … Read more
Baking bacon in the oven is one of the easiest, mess-free ways to cook up delicious crispy bacon. But what type of pan should you use? Can you bake bacon in a glass pan? The short answer is yes absolutely! Glass baking pans are a popular option for baking bacon in the oven. In fact … Read more
Honey baked ham and turkey are holiday classics for good reason – they’re delicious! But getting the temperature just right when reheating them can be tricky. You want your honey baked entrée piping hot but not dried out. Follow this handy guide to learn foolproof methods for safely and deliciously reheating honey baked ham and … Read more
Bacon is a beloved breakfast staple that adds a smoky, salty burst of flavor to everything it touches. But for those with difficulty chewing or swallowing, enjoying crisp bacon can be challenging or even dangerous This is where pureed bacon comes in! With the right techniques, bacon can be transformed into a smooth, spreadable puree … Read more