If not, find concise directions and tips for success here. It’s easy and is guaranteed to impress friends and family.
Make Bacon Jam
We read that 69 percent of U.S. restaurants feature bacon on their menus, some in the form of bacon jam.
It’s a bougie condiment you can make yourself. Find the recipe for Bacon Jam here.
Make Bacon Bourbon
Bacon isn’t limited to the plate. You can even put it in your glass.
Our Bacon Bourbon uses rendered bacon fat to infuse bourbon with smoke. Sip it straight or use it for Manhattans and Old Fashioneds. Better still, garnish the cocktail with a strip of bacon.
Bacon-Wrapped Onion Rings
Wrap thick slices of sweet onions with thin-cut bacon for a porky twist on onion rings.
Bacon on a Stick
Thread bacon on bamboo skewers and grill at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes per side, or until done to your liking.
Serve with burgers or other grilled sandwiches. These also make good stir sticks for Bloody Marys.
Bacon-Wrapped Corn
Spiral bacon slices around ears of sweet corn.
Bacon-Wrapped Fruit
Wrap wedges of fruit—peaches, cantaloupe, or pears—with bacon and grill to your liking.
Make Onion Bombs
Follow our directions for Onion Bombs—a blessed marriage between onions, bacon, and ground meat.
Make Your Own Bacon
Make your own bacon! It’s easier than you think and can be on your table in as little as two days.
Photo: Steve Nestor
Our 48-hour homemade bacon method shows you how.