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Chris Amirault

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I have to add Shaya's saffron risotto with a bacon (or pancetta)-mushroom-endive garnish...totally delicious. I made some a few weeks ago and added peas to mine.

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Bryan, you of all people ought to be curing your own bacon, man. Pick up a Niman Ranch pork belly (which can look like Kobe beef if you find the right one), cure it, roast it in your oven, and you'll be a happy clam. You'd probably have the gumption to figger how to smoke the damned thing in your dorm room to boot!

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When I make my own bacon I always end up with a fair bit of "trim" left over from slicing it. Does anyone have any good suggestions for what do do with it? I typically fry it up and add onions and garlic to flavor a big pot of beans, but I'd love some ideas for other things to do with these heavily-flavored end-bits.

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When I make my own bacon I always end up with a fair bit of "trim" left over from slicing it. Does anyone have any good suggestions for what do do with it? I typically fry it up and add onions and garlic to flavor a big pot of beans, but I'd love some ideas for other things to do with these heavily-flavored end-bits.

Definitely use them as crumbles for salads, eggs, potatoes, etc. the stronger flavor will provide a great accent.

I personally love a crispy bacon and peanut butter (crunchy) on toasted sourdough bread sandwich!

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The following item was posted on another (non-food-related) forum and yet again I am reminded of how unfair it is that I cannot have chocolate.

Mo's Bacon Bar

I know there was some discussion of bacon mated with chocolate in one topic but I couldn't find it.

The item is described as an "exotic candy bar"

Has anyone tried it and if so, would it make a good gift for a person who is wild about bacon and chocolate?

Inquiring minds would like to know.

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The following item was posted on another (non-food-related) forum and yet again I am reminded of how unfair it is that I cannot have chocolate.

Mo's Bacon Bar

I know there was some discussion of bacon mated with chocolate in one topic but I couldn't find it.

The item is described as an "exotic candy bar" 

Has anyone tried it and if so, would it make a good gift for a person who is wild about bacon and chocolate?

Inquiring minds would like to know.

I've had it - it's pretty good. The bacon doesn't come across as very "bacony" though: more like little salty nuggets in the chocolate. There is a slight hint of bacon, but I think if you didn't know what it was that would not be your first guess. I just like the combination of salt and chocolate...

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Bryan, you of all people ought to be curing your own bacon, man. Pick up a Niman Ranch pork belly (which can look like Kobe beef if you find the right one), cure it, roast it in your oven, and you'll be a happy clam. You'd probably have the gumption to figger how to smoke the damned thing in your dorm room to boot!

Agreed. I started curing my own bacon in college. Definitely doable.

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Is there a thread devoted to making bacon? It will be my first time -- so I'm hoping for one with lots of pictures and instructions detailing what to do.

Thanks

Try the forum link below: "making bacon"

The taste of home made bacon is hard to describe but once tried, you'll never go back to shop bought.

Have fun :)

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...115638&hl=bacon

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Bacon...is grand.

I love the chicken livers wrapped in bacon - my mother used to make these. I wrapped some sea scallops in bacon the other night. A good BLT - an awesome juicy tomato, some arugula and a homemade mayo.

I am particularly fond of apple, bleu cheese and bacon cheesecake and chocolate bacon blondies - who am I kidding chocolate and bacon...that's a winner for me already.

Whoever said that man cannot live by bread alone...simply did not know me.
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