Posted on 12/30/2024 5:25:51 AM PST by Red Badger
BACON DAY
On December 30th each year, bacon lovers celebrate one of nature's favored gifts on Bacon Day! The day reminds us that bacon is not just for breakfast and encourages us to test out various ways to enjoy this culinary marvel.
#BaconDay
Everything is better with bacon, so someone said once. And our research shows very little to dispute this assertion.
The United States and Canada make bacon from the pork belly. Other countries around the world use the side and back cuts of pork. The meat is cured in either a salt brine or a salt pack. It is then either dried, boiled, or smoked.
Bacon is a very popular food in the USA. In 2020, over half of the U.S. population said they used a pound or more bacon that year. You can also find many items flavored or scented with bacon, including popcorn, soap, candles, air fresheners, and much more. While these uses fit right into the day, we suggest cooking with bacon.
It's not just for breakfast anymore, either. Bacon improves everything from beverages to dessert. Some cocktails such as the Bloody Mary and Caesar add bacon to the olives, pickles, and other assorted ingredients. Bacon improves the flavor of many appetizers, sandwiches, and soups. Incorporate bacon into salads as a topping or mix it into the dressing. For dessert, bacon pairs well with maple frosting or maple ice cream. Thanks to bacon's salty, smoky flavor, it compliments sweet quite well. The possibilities are endless.
HOW TO OBSERVE BACON DAY
The founders of Bacon Day encourage us to eat a variety of bacon while watching Kevin Bacon movies or movies with bacon in the title. Other suggested traditions such as bacon toasts and kissing under pork fat mistletoe are mentioned as well. We make these recommendations for celebrating the day:
Try a new recipe.
Test the best way to cook bacon.
Top your salad, soup, or eggs with this delicious ingredient.
Give the gift of bacon.
Sample different varieties and determine your favorite.
Host of cookoff and post your favorite recipes.
Write a song about bacon.
Make a smiley face using bacon.
Visit your favorite butcher and give them a shout-out!
While celebrating, be sure to use #BaconDay to post on social media.
BACON DAY HISTORY
Danya "D" Goodman and Meff "Human Cannonball" Leonard founded Bacon Day in 1997 as the one great day to bond everyone together.
Bacon FAQ
Q. Is bacon a dessert?
A. Bacon can be eaten at every meal of the day. For dessert, try Bacon Apple Pie or Bacon Maple Ice Cream.
Q. Can I cook bacon in the microwave?
A. Yes. Bacon can be cooked in the microwave, a conventional oven, on the stove or griddle, or in a convection oven.
Q. How many calories are in one slice of bacon?
A. One slice of bacon contains approximately 43 calories. It also has 9 mg of cholesterol and 1.1 gram of saturated fat (that's the not-so-good fat). If you're trying to watch what you eat, limit your portion size or substitute pork bacon for turkey or chicken bacon.
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Notable Birthdays for December 30
James Cantey (1818-1874) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Mark Perrin Lowrey (1828-1885) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Asa Griggs Candler (1851-1929) - Businessman who turned Coca-Cola into a company.
Bo Diddley (1928-2008) - Considered a pioneer in rock 'n' roll.
John N. Bahcall (1934-2005) - Co-developer of the Hubble Space Telescope.
John Hartford (1937-2001) - Singer and fiddler.
Lewis Shiner (1950-Still Living) - Science fiction and fantasy author.
Larry Bartlett (1952-Still Living) - Photographic printing expert.
Kevin Systrom (1983-Still Living) - Co-founder of Instagram.
Memorable Events for December 30
1809 - Mask wearing at balls is forbidden in MA.
1869 - The Philadelphia Knights of Labor is formed.
1873 - The American Meteorological Society is formed.
1903 - the American Political Science Association is founded.
1918 - John E. Hoover changes his name to J. Edgar Hoover.
1963 - The game show Let's Make A Deal debuts.
1972 - President Nixon halts bombing of North Vietnam to begin peace talks.
2021 - A rare winter wildfire destroys nearly 1000 homes in CO.
Finally, a day I can really get behind.
Maple flavored bacon on anything. YES!
Would NEVER have thought of this. Brilliant and beautiful. Have to try it. Downloaded. Many thanks.
Glad you liked the recipe. Makes a great presentation.
My Sister gifted us with a full pound of Nueske's Bacon for Christmas. Best stuff on the PLANET!
https://www.nueskes.com/bacon
I almost always have cooked bacon strips on hand, so this would be a great treat for our brunch one morning and it could all go in at the same time. Thanks!
Add a slice of Mom’s Red Onion and Pecan (homemade) bread and it’s a winner all the way around!
I take leftover ham from parties and potluck if available. My dogs love it! Ravingly so.
Bacon? Has been reassigned to to the fats category. No fooling. No problemo, I always preferred the Canadian style.
Most people know about the growing surfeit of wild hogs in the US. But few people know that there is only one wild hog abattoir that both slaughters and processes the meat.
If the USDA and FDA are unwilling to allow further production in the US, then perhaps we can make a deal with Mexico. That is, they can set up enormous stockyards, then after inspections of both the live animals and their meat, such stockyards can drastically cut the cost of pork in that country.
Basically a win-win.
Twisted Bacon
TikTok-inspired recipe took the internet by storm. Twisted shape
makes it soft and crispy; make pounds of bacon and store for later use.
Ing 2 pounds bacon baking sheet foil-lined
Steps Twist bacon tightly. Place close together on baking sheet so they don’t unravel.
Cook 400 deg 20 min in hot oven. Flip and cook 10-15 min to desired crispiness.
Fridge or freeze for later use.
LOL, never understood the appeal of bacon - far too salty for me - but family LOVES it and asks for it constantly. Hard to get the smell out of the house after cooking...
I’m in step. We’re having bacon this morning for breakfast.
Cooking it all all once.....in the hot oven....is a real time saver.
My daughter is a bacon fiend. When they lived in Istanbul, we would pack our suitcase with the precooked bacon. Surprised they didn’t find it.
Burn this at all times. Problem solved. ;)
My entire family would love that - maybe I’ll use those as gifts next year...
LOL!
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