Showcasing Bacon

[Megan Blocker]

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.

Edited September 4, 2006 by Megan Blocker (log)

[jackal10]

Plain Bacon Buttie:

Thick sliced white bread

Butter

hot fried Bacon

Ketchup

You must eat it over the sink as the melted butter, bacon grease and ketchup drip...

[BryanZ]

I finally found some Neuske bacon that most everyone raves about. Just thought I'd add my two cents and say the the stuff is damn good. A great balance between "cure" and "porkiness."

[Chris Amirault]

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!

[Chris Hennes]

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.

[Chris Amirault]

Base for any pasta sauce that uses bacon, or lardon crumbles for salads or eggs?

[MSRadell]

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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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!

[andiesenji]

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.

[Chris Hennes]

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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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...

[MikeHartnett]

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

[nickrey]

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

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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

[tafkap4d]

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.