As a bacon lover, I was thrilled when I got my Breville Smart Oven. With its versatile cooking functions, this countertop oven promised perfectly cooked bacon without the hassle of splattering grease on my stovetop. After much experimentation, I’ve mastered the art of cooking flawless bacon in the Breville Smart Oven every time. In this … Read more
Bacon and sausage are breakfast staples loved for their rich, savory flavors As any home cook knows, cooking these meats also produces a good amount of rendered fat, aka grease Rather than pouring that liquid gold down the drain, many cooks save bacon and sausage grease for cooking. But can you actually mix the two … Read more
For health-conscious bacon lovers, turkey bacon has become a popular alternative to traditional pork bacon Brands like Oscar Mayer offer turkey bacon products marketed as “uncured” or “no added nitrates or nitrites” But does this actually mean Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is completely nitrate-free? Let’s slice into the details and find out. Why People Seek … Read more
Pre-cooked bacon is incredibly convenient. You can eat tasty, crispy bacon right out of the package with very little work. But if you don’t eat the whole package at once, it’s important to know how long pre-cooked bacon lasts after being opened. After all, you want to savor every strip while it’s still fresh! So … Read more
Snacks like Cheetos Puffs and crunchy balls that taste like cheese and bacon have become very popular because they are so tasty and hard to stop eating. Are these snack foods that say they taste like bacon really bacon, or are they just trying to trick our taste buds? Since I like bacon in my … Read more
Bacon fat is a flavorful fat that can add a savory, smoky punch to all kinds of dishes. From sautéing veggies to frying eggs, this rendered pork fat imparts delicious bacon essence wherever it’s used. But can you actually buy bacon fat in the UK? The short answer is yes – bacon fat can be … Read more
Crispy, savory bacon is one of life’s great pleasures. But because it has so much fat, you might not believe that it has as many calories as it says on the label. There is, after all, a lot of grease left in the pan after cooking. I’ll explain what really happens to bacon’s calories when … Read more
Crispy, sizzling bacon is a breakfast staple in many households. While most people cook bacon in a skillet, did you know that a wok is actually an amazing tool for cooking up perfect bacon? When you cook bacon in a wok, the heat is spread out evenly, the grease drains easily, and the bacon is … Read more
Cured bacon is soaked in salt and nitrites for preservation, while uncured bacon uses naturally occurring nitrites. However, the healthiness of uncured bacon compared to cured bacon is still unclear. Bacon. Bacon is calling to you on the menu, sizzling on the stove, or beckoning you in all its fatty glory from the ever-growing bacon … Read more
There are times when you need to make a dish quickly for a potluck, get dinner on the table, or just have a strong craving but the protein you planned to use is still frozen. Other times, you need to let it defrost. But when it comes to bacon, you don’t need to wait until … Read more