For bacon lovers, breakfast often wouldn’t feel complete without a few crispy slices on the side. But if you’re watching your calorie intake, you might wonder exactly how many calories are in bacon and how it fits into a balanced diet. Here’s a closer look at the caloric content of bacon, including popular varieties, serving … Read more
All products featured on Epicurious are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. I grew up in a household where a Folgers coffee can of bacon fat lived permanently in the freezer—a result of our deep love for the salty slabs of … Read more
Bacon is a longtime favorite at breakfast tables and a great source of flavor for numerous dishes. With its rich, salty taste and crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture, this versatile red meat is sure to remain popular for years to come. In fact, bacon industry revenue has grown by 2.9% in the past five years, with no … Read more
Breakfast is more than just a meal, it’s a morning ritual, a comfort, and sometimes, the highlight of the day. For many of us, the sizzle of bacon or the savory aroma of sausage is what gets us out of bed with a smile. But when it comes to fueling your morning with protein, which … Read more
Does bacon have sugar? That is a great question and one that people ask for many reasons. Maybe you are calorie counting. Maybe you are on a diet such as Whole30, and you want to avoid all sugar. Maybe you are on an elimination diet, and you are being very selective about what goes into … Read more
Place the peameal bacon roast on a cutting board cornmeal or fat side up. Â Using a sharp chef knife, cut diagonally across the top about 1/2 inch (1.27cm) Â in depth, 1 inch (2.54cm) apart. Â Slightly turn the peameal and cut diagonally at 90 degrees to resemble a diamond pattern. Combine the maple … Read more
I share why bacon grease is GOLD along with the best ways to use it to take many foods and recipes to a whole new level of deliciousness!!! Hey there, fellow food lovers! Today, we’re diving into a greasy debate that’s been sizzling in kitchens for ages: is bacon fat better than butter? I’ve been … Read more
Panini sandwiches are one of those foods that look and sound fancy and complicated to make, but they’re really one of the easiest snacks or means you can make in your kitchen. If you know how to make a grilled cheese sandwich, you are ready to up your game and start feasting on paninis. All … Read more
You can also pour it over mashed potatoes, which Ill admit that the first time I tired it, I was surprised by how good it was. If you want to turn it into sausage gravy for biscuits and gravy, you can just fry bits of sausage and mix it in. This dairy free country gravy … Read more
Hey there, mama-to-be! If you’re staring at that pack of bacon in the fridge, drooling over the thought of that crispy, smoky goodness, I feel ya. Pregnancy cravings can hit hard, and bacon’s often top of the list. But, hold up—is it OK to eat bacon while pregnant? I’ve been there, wrestling with cravings and … Read more