Bacon grease is a popular cooking fat that adds tons of flavor to recipes. But before cooking with bacon fat, an important question comes up – how hot does bacon grease get before it starts smoking? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about bacon grease’s smoking point, how it stacks up … Read more
Crispy bacon is one of life’s simple pleasures for many people But a recent study made the alarming claim that every slice of bacon takes 9 minutes off your lifespan Is this dramatic statement really true? In this article, I’ll examine the original research behind this finding. You’ll learn how the study calculated bacon’s impact … Read more
Bacon used to be a cheap breakfast meat, but no more. Over the past few years, it has gone up quite a bit in price. Of course I’m still bacon, because …. well, it’s bacon and it tastes amazing. I don’t think it needs any more explaining than that. Though we still eat bacon often, … Read more
Learn what you need to know about curing bacon at home. We’ll show you how easy it is to cure meat, give you the tools you need, and answer your most-asked questions about cured bacon. Brandon Sheard from The Farmstead Meatsmith is joining us on the Pantry Chat today. On their homestead in Oklahoma, he … Read more
We were recently able to get half of a pig for our freezer. They’ve been on my wish list for a while, so I was thrilled to find a lot of fresh pork in the freezer. There were a few cuts of meat though, that had me stumped. I looked it up on Google and … Read more
Is there anything more exciting than waking up to the smell of freshly cooked bacon? It’s the best way to start the weekend, and its salty, savory goodness is hard to resist whether you eat it by itself or with pancakes or eggs. But don’t stay up too late; bacon could be harmful to eat … Read more
There is no better way to make bacon than with this easy recipe! The bacon comes out perfectly cooked and crispy, and it’s faster and less messy than frying on the stove! Super easy air fryer bacon goes PERFECTLY with my Fluffy Scrambled Eggs or Classic French Toast. It only takes 10 minutes to learn … Read more
I love bacon and am always looking for new and interesting kinds to try. A while ago, I was in the meat aisle and saw a package that said “platter sliced bacon.” I was interested because I had never heard of platter sliced bacon before. What is platter sliced bacon, why is it called that, … Read more
I was surprised by how many AIP recipes seemed to call for bacon when I first started. Even though I love bacon, it can be hard to find bacon that is fully AIP compliant. That’s why I’m often asked what brands to buy or what to look for on labels. The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet … Read more
If you get constipated often, do yourself a favor and take a look at your diet. Among the foods that may block you up: too much cheese and milk. You might not have to give up dairy, though. You could just eat less of it and make other changes. Try yogurt with probiotics, live bacteria … Read more