At Bacon Today, we’ve tested a lot of bacon products over the years. And by “tested”, we mean “received them free in our P.O. box from a ton of vendors and used the heck out of them” (please send more). Since we’ve probably had more experience with bacon gizmos, gadgets, and the like than pretty much anyone on planet Earth, we thought we’d put together a bacon gift guide for you all. To make things easy for everyone (and in hopes that we’ll make a small commission if you click the links and buy something so we can keep the lights on here at the Bacon Today office), all the products below are ..read more

Looking to add a savory and crispy touch to your vegan dishes? Look no further than homemade vegan bacon bits! These crunchy and delicious plant-based alternatives are a game-changer for those following a vegan lifestyle or looking to reduce their meat intake. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create your very own vegan bacon bits at home. Unlike traditional bacon, vegan bacon bits are made from plant-based ingredients like tempeh, tofu, or shiitake mushrooms, allowing you to enjoy the smoky and savory flavor without any animal products. Whether you want to sprink ..read more

Every bacon lover has wondered at least one time in their life…is bacon healthy? To answer that question you’ll need all the bacon nutrition facts at your disposal, and your own personal definition of “healthy” of course. But fear not, my bacon-loving friend, we’re from BaconToday.com and we’re here to help. Bacon Nutrition Facts Explained Here’s the skinny — bacon does contain some nutrients the body needs including protein, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12, and selenium. It is also a good source of phosphorus (46.5 mg). But on the flip side of those bacon nutrition facts is the American ..read more

Some of you have heard of the Bacon Turtle Burger. It has many names: The Bacon Turtleburger, The Bacon Turtle Cheeseburger, The Bacon Burger Turtle… For those of you who know about this burger, understand that it rates pretty high on the Epic meter. It’s only a slight coincidence that the Epic meter often coincides with the cholesterol meter. But we don’t want to think about that — specially when we’re talking about bacon. What is a Bacon Turtle Burger? For those of you who haven’t heard of this delicious gluttonous meal; you’ve obviously been hiding behind an extremely slow bandwidth. No, t ..read more

Inspired by our trip to The Edison in Los Angeles, we created our own take on the candied nuts and bacon finger food served in their funky, steampunk-inspired restaurant. It’s an appetizer, it’s a dessert, it’s just plain addictive. Trust us, you’ve got to try this for yourself. How does it taste? OMG, this is pretty much the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. No matter if we serve this at our own party, or bring to a pot luck event at a friend’s house, we never have any left over to bring home. Everyone takes at least a handful. Most folks grab a small bowl for themselves. Bec ..read more

When is International Bacon Day? International Bacon Day is celebrated on the first Saturday before Labor Day in the United States. Yes, an “international” day based on another U.S. holiday…it’s not the most logical thing ever conceived, but since it’s about the celebration of bacon, we’ll be sure to enjoy the day every year. International Bacon Day 2022: September 3 International Bacon Day 2023: September 2 International Bacon Day 2024: August 31 International Bacon Day 2025: August 30 Are you excited? You should be excited! It comes but once a year, folks. Like Christmas. Or Super Bowl Su ..read more

Bacon and Salted Caramel Milkshake This recipe is from Santa Monica’s Pono Burger restaurant. Touted as one of Los Angeles’s best milkshakes, it combines vanilla ice cream, homemade salted caramel, and bacon. The salted caramel sauce is easy to whip up and doesn’t require a thermometer. This sweet, rich sauce can be used in other dessert recipes. Drizzle it over bacon brownies or add it to a homemade salted caramel frappucino. This salty, sweet and savory dessert treat was created by Pono Burger’s head chef and owner, Windy “Makani” Gerardi. Makani blends her passion for burgers with the Hawa ..read more

Fire up the grill and don’t forget the bacon! These recipes take the hot dog to a new level, and a tasty level it is! It’s no secret that Americans love hot dogs. Consider these hot dog stats: – In 2015, consumers spent more than $2.5 billion on hot dogs in U.S. supermarkets. – On July 4th, Americans will enjoy 150 million hot dogs, enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. over five times. – During Hot Dog Season, Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs or 818 hot dogs consumed every second during that period. Americans love hot dogs so much, July has been designa ..read more

by Corey James Just in time for the winter season comes a recipe that is sure to bring bacon lovers some warm holiday cheer. Turbaconducken. That’s right a chicken stuffed in duck stuffed in a turkey, all wrapped in bacon. Otherwise known as a bacon-wrapped turducken. Just how did we create this meaty madness? Read on. It all started with a dream and a whole bunch of bacon. Five pounds of bacon to be exact. For some variety we used three types of bacon, including Rocco’s Country Peppered Bacon for the decorative topping. We used a 15 pound turkey, a small duck, and a pre-cut whole chicken. We ..read more

There are few things as great as the smell of crispy bacon that has been fried early in the morning. But how would you feel if you told you that air fryer bacon is also a thing, and is equally delicious (if not more!) and super easy to make. In fact, even those people who aren’t that big on bacon will love this recipe that we have compiled below since it is just so delicious and fuss-free! All you need to do is go looking for a great air fryer, get some fresh bacon, and be ready to enjoy a delicious breakfast. So, let’s get started! Crispy Bacon Strips Cooked in an Air Fryer Bacon and an air ..read more