As a busy parent, I love shortcuts that make breakfast a little easier. So I was curious – does Costco sell pre-cooked bacon that’s ready to eat? Their affordable prices and bulk sizes would really come in handy! In researching this question, I uncovered the skinny on Costco’s convenient pre-cooked bacon options Keep reading to … Read more
Bacon is a beloved breakfast staple for many, but can you still enjoy it if you are following a low residue diet? I did some digging into the details of low residue diets and have the answers for you below. What is a Low Residue Diet? A low residue diet, also known as a low … Read more
Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams located in Madisonville, Tennessee produces some of the most sought-after artisanal cured and smoked bacon in the United States. Known for their exceptionally flavorful and perfectly balanced bacon, Benton’s unique curing and smoking process results in bacon packed with rich, smoky flavor. While Benton’s bacon is beloved by top chefs … Read more
Seeing evidence of mice in your home can make your skin crawl. But to control these uninvited guests it helps to understand what attracts them in the first place. So do mice eat bacon? The answer is yes – bacon is one of their favorite foods. Read on to learn why mice can’t resist bacon … Read more
Baking bacon in the oven is a mess-free, splatter-free way to cook up delicious crispy bacon. But to get the best results, it’s important to know exactly how long to cook bacon at 425°F. Undercook it and you’ll end up with limp, floppy strips. Cook it too long and your bacon turns burnt and dry. … Read more
As a Muslim who loves the taste of bacon, I’m often asked if popular turkey bacon brands like Oscar Mayer are halal and permissible to eat. This is an important question for Muslims who want to enjoy the smoky, savory flavor of bacon within the guidelines of Islamic dietary laws. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll … Read more
Bacon is beloved by many for its rich, smoky flavor and crispy texture. But could this popular breakfast meat actually lead to gallbladder attacks? Let’s take a closer look at the link between bacon diet, and gallbladder health. What is the Gallbladder and What Causes Gallbladder Attacks? The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located … Read more
Bacon bits are a popular pizza topping for adding a smoky crunchy punch of flavor. But if you’re vegetarian or vegan you may be wondering – can you still enjoy bacon bits at Pizza Hut? Or do they contain real bacon? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll uncover everything you need to know about the ingredients, … Read more
If you’ve ever cooked bacon, you’ve likely ended up with leftover bacon grease. But is it safe to reuse this liquid gold, or should you toss it? I decided to dig into the science to determine if you can safely reuse bacon grease. Why Bacon Grease Was Traditionally Saved Before refrigeration was commonplace rendering and … Read more
Ham and bacon – two pork products that often get conflated or used interchangeably. But in fact ham and bacon come from different cuts of pork and undergo very distinct processing methods before arriving at your local deli or supermarket. In this comprehensive guide we’ll clarify exactly what distinguishes ham from bacon covering topics like … Read more