Time to start thinking “inside the box”—the lunchbox, that is!  With US-based schools reopening, Back to School lunch-time fun will also be back in class!  Like many of you, The Baconer team and our kids were working remotely and Zoom-schooling from home during the pandemic. Suffice it to say, we’ve had our fair share of lunch time challenges. Just when we thought we’d found something we were sure our kids would love, the very next day they wouldn’t touch it at all. Back to the drawing board! Urgh! But we found a way to clear the meal-time hurdles by incorporating our secret ingre ..read more

If you’re like me, you spend more time outside than inside as soon as the weather warms. Whether traveling by RV, airstream, Amtrak, plane, or most usually, in my 2011 Honda Pilot, I cannot wait to camp under the stars, lace up my hiking boots, unpack the Tommy Bahama cooler chairs, and get going! And, one of the most important parts of my adventures is bacon! You heard me. BACON! Clearly, there are a number of delicious foods to cook while adventuring, such as: hot dogs, a pot of chili, cornbread, etc., but, on your next trip, why not level up your culinary and outdoor experience with bacon m ..read more

    Photo Credit and Caption, Mark Oliver, contributor to Listverse, 2017: “The Norse knew that no religion was complete without divine bacon. After all, they couldn’t worship gods who settled for the garbage we mortals eat. The gods needed divine food—and that’s where Saehrimnir comes in. Saehrimnir is the best-tasting pig in the universe…” Once upon a time… When the Greeks… In a land far far away… You may have heard... A long long time ago... And so goes the lead into many a mythical tale. Myths are fascinating for sure. Folklore grabs our attention and entertains us. And, let’s ..read more

SKIP THE LAVA-ROCK METHOD—PROVEN (AND SAFE) METHODS TO COOK BACON As artisan bacon crafters, we’ve seen quite a few “interesting,” creative and downright wacky ways that people cook bacon. There are numerous YouTube and Tik Tok videos of people cooking bacon and eggs inside their car, on the hood of an SUV, and even on the flatbed of a truck during a heatwave! Most recently, Associated Press reported that among the throngs of tourists who trekked to see the eruption of a long-dormant volcano in southwestern Iceland, one tried to cook bacon and eggs on the lava but their pan melted in the heat ..read more

Bacon—It’s Not Just for Breakfast! Did you know that 65% of Americans said they would support bacon as the national food.* This is, of course, a reason for celebration because our mission at The Baconer is: "to help people rediscover America's favorite food—BACON!”™ Even more exciting is the fact that most folks, including #foodies, #homecooks and #chefs view bacon as more than just a breakfast staple, by fully embracing it as a food that can be enjoyed at any (and sometimes every) meal—breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Today, people are infusing bacon into family recipes and ..read more

If you’re like me, you love bacon in ALL its forms...including rendered bacon fat, which I consider a precious culinary treasure to be hoarded and savored at every opportunity! The irony is that most home cooks make plenty of bacon fat when frying up strips for breakfast or BLTs, but rather than saving this highly versatile secret ingredient, they toss it out as waste. NEVER AGAIN! When it comes to adding rich smoky flavor to my favorite dishes, there's nothing I like better than using bacon fat or bacon butter. I had the pleasure of discussing this with Marie Ciraulo, a 78-year-old Italian A ..read more

If your mom is anything like ours, you know that the standard card, flowers, or candy just won’t do when you are trying to show her your love, your appreciation, and your gratitude. Sure, it’s pretty easy to reach for the roses, grab a Hallmark sentiment, and hit the nearest chocolate shop (don’t get us wrong, our moms don’t mind these). However, when we asked Heidi (The Baconer’s mom), Deborah (mother to our Baconette) and Marie (our Bacon Whisperer’s mama), what they’d really appreciate from us, they shared some typical mom-isms: “We just want you to be happy,” “I have everything I need,” a ..read more

Some folks have a favorite bacon cut. Thick or thin, center-cut or Canadian, they know what they like and stick to it no matter what. I admire their steadfastness and to them, I say “more power to you!” But then there are folks like me who are a little more restless in the kitchen. Always looking for something new and exciting, they like to shake things up and a versatile flavor-boosting ingredient that can manifest in countless ways is a seductive thing indeed. Whether you’re one of these—or just need to refresh your repertoire—clear out some space in the fridge because Slab Bacon needs a pe ..read more

There’s one thing I love to talk about...and craft...and cook with...and eat...24/7...and that's BACON! Surprised?! ;) And it’s clear I’m not alone. Our #BaconFam community continues to grow with all kinds of amazing posts and conversations about how to cook amazing meals with bacon. Even celebrities like Al Roker (@alroker) and Chrissy Teigen (@chrissyteigen) are makin’ bacon in their Instagram feeds this week (and you thought I was going to say Kevin! @kevinbacon). Having gone deep into the tasty world of bacon cookery, I think it’s abundantly clear why bacon is the ultimate ingredient for a ..read more

Subscription boxes are all the rage these days, aren’t they?  You can give or get just about anything as a subscription now: shaving razors, coffee, sneakers, stickers, books, cheese...even skulls!  Now just imagine world-class bacon delivered 4 times a year. Right to your doorstep! Boxes packed with artisan bacon in unique cuts and decadent flavors, ready to be devoured...and all you have to do is open the front door.  Sound like your jam? Or someone you know? Allow us to introduce you to The Baconer's quarterly bacon box, officially known as The Baconer Strip Club™ (strip of ..read more