The Thick, Crispy Bacon Thread

Mister Moo · 11-11-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

You haven't tried Raisin's homemade bacon. O-M-G

Raisin is proving to be a regular renaissance man. Bacon too. Who knew?

SvilleKid · 11-11-2008, 11:32 AM

I guess I'm just a poster child for poor eating habits! I prefer my bacon about 40-50% fat. Just love the crisp of the fat. But then again, I also fry the fat from fresh ham to a crispy state and eat it out of the frying pan.

Being from the south, and being my momma's boy, I use a large non-stick pan about half the time, simply to collect the grease for later cooking needs. When I have enough grease put back, I have a big griddle that takes the place of two burners on the Jenn-Aire that allows me to cook about a pound of bacon at a time. After cooking, I can de-glaze the griddle and it's ready to go again.

I don't usually eat the bacon straight from the pan, Dan, but I have been known to let it sit about long enough to just touch the paper drain towel

I used to love Hormel Black Label, but they started putting so much sugar in the process that it became almost impossible to fry to a crisp state without it burning the sugars black. I'm a bargain price hunter, but I check the inspection window on EVERY package I buy (yes, I'm the one mangling all those packages of bacon). If it's on sale, and it passes the test for lean to fat desires, and isn't all crooked and jacked up, I will buy a dozen packages at a time.

Mister Moo · 11-11-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I guess I'm just a poster child for poor eating habits!

You have come to the right place.

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I used to love Hormel Black Label, but they started putting so much sugar in the process that it became almost impossible to fry to a crisp state without it burning the sugars black.

Zakly. The sugar treated pork products have gone over the top. I gave up on them a long time back. I simply cannot risk burned bacon. It is too sad a thing to see.

dunng · 11-11-2008, 12:15 PM

I'm a big fan of this McArthur's Applewood Smoked Sliced Bacon (LINK)... it is YUMMY!

Mister Moo · 11-11-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dunng

I'm a big fan of this McArthur's Applewood Smoked Sliced Bacon (LINK)... it is YUMMY!

Whoa Nellie! Over $9.00/pound. It HAS to be perfect.

dunng · 11-11-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Whoa Nellie! Over $9.00/pound. It HAS to be perfect.

It was part of a sampler I got as a Christmas gift one year... it was Free to me!

11-11-2008, 11:32 AM	#2
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: The Thick, Crispy Bacon Thread I guess I'm just a poster child for poor eating habits! I prefer my bacon about 40-50% fat. Just love the crisp of the fat. But then again, I also fry the fat from fresh ham to a crispy state and eat it out of the frying pan. Being from the south, and being my momma's boy, I use a large non-stick pan about half the time, simply to collect the grease for later cooking needs. When I have enough grease put back, I have a big griddle that takes the place of two burners on the Jenn-Aire that allows me to cook about a pound of bacon at a time. After cooking, I can de-glaze the griddle and it's ready to go again. I don't usually eat the bacon straight from the pan, Dan, but I have been known to let it sit about long enough to just touch the paper drain towel I used to love Hormel Black Label, but they started putting so much sugar in the process that it became almost impossible to fry to a crisp state without it burning the sugars black. I'm a bargain price hunter, but I check the inspection window on EVERY package I buy (yes, I'm the one mangling all those packages of bacon). If it's on sale, and it passes the test for lean to fat desires, and isn't all crooked and jacked up, I will buy a dozen packages at a time. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

11-11-2008, 12:15 PM	#4
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: The Thick, Crispy Bacon Thread I'm a big fan of this McArthur's Applewood Smoked Sliced Bacon (LINK)... it is YUMMY! __________________ MassHole Banter