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Xebedee Dec 15th 2007 10:11 pm
The Survivalist's guide to Bacon
 
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I love it! Fantastic stuff, which partly explains my sveldt middle-aged girlish figure but who cares? Its the food of the Gods.

So, whats the best US brand? There is some pretty nasty stuff out there, no doubt. The other day I found some in the freezer, made butties for the tribe and there was enough from a pound pkg for 3 sarnies. (Three?:blink:) I managed to grill off almost a whole cup of fat! Ick. :thumbs_down:

Arguably, its a fun distraction to open up all the little windows on the backs of the packets and return them to the shelves as rejects but it can be frustrating when you are in a rush and just want to cross it off the shopping list.

So, barring an outbreak of bacon-sanity among the locals, what do you think is a decent brand?

This one isn't bad.

HoosierDaddy Dec 16th 2007 12:03 am
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The best bacon I have come across (oo-er) is the "Low Sodium" 12oz or 16oz packages from the midwest shopping retailer, meijer. Doesn't seem to have that much fat in it and has a decent amount of meat. Can usually get 2 x 16oz pacakges for $5.00.

kins Dec 16th 2007 12:41 am
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I've given up buying the supermarket stuff and now buy it from a farm down the road. It actually has some meat on it, and there's only a dribble of fat in the frying pan when you've finished. It costs $5.99 a pound.

Poppy girl Dec 16th 2007 1:38 am
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Thats so funny I just got of the phone with my Mum in the UK, I am flying home tomorrow well trying lol what with the delays, anyway she just said to me "what do you want me to get in the pantry I got you real bacon yesterday from the Butchers" I can smell it now lol.........

dbj1000 Dec 16th 2007 2:45 am
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Reading the title of the thread, I assumed I was going to learn how to buy a piglet, raise little Wilbur to adulthood, blow his cute little brains out with your shotgun, skin and dress him, smoke him, cook him and eat him.

Didn't someone on these boards do just that, recently?

Instead I see that being a "survivalist" round your neck of the woods involves braving the wilds of the freezer section in Meijer! :D

Elvira Dec 16th 2007 2:58 am
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What *do* they do with the back part of the bacon here?

Total mystery to me...

I've given up on finding anything resembling decent bacon here :mad:

Rete Dec 16th 2007 3:04 am
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How many slices of bacon did you put on a sandwich? There is enough in a lb to make at least 5 or more sandwiches.

Also there is bacon sold in the markets that is leaner than regular bacon. Hormel is a good brand and Armor is as well. I believe it is Armor that has a very lean bacon. Personally I don't use bacon with addictives like maple sugar, etc. My favorite is Boar's Head.


Originally Posted by Xebedee (Post 5673825)
I love it! Fantastic stuff, which partly explains my sveldt middle-aged girlish figure but who cares? Its the food of the Gods.

So, whats the best US brand? There is some pretty nasty stuff out there, no doubt. The other day I found some in the freezer, made butties for the tribe and there was enough from a pound pkg for 3 sarnies. (Three?:blink:) I managed to grill off almost a whole cup of fat! Ick. :thumbs_down:

Arguably, its a fun distraction to open up all the little windows on the backs of the packets and return them to the shelves as rejects but it can be frustrating when you are in a rush and just want to cross it off the shopping list.

So, barring an outbreak of bacon-sanity among the locals, what do you think is a decent brand?

This one isn't bad.

NC Penguin Dec 16th 2007 3:31 am
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Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 5674399)
What *do* they do with the back part of the bacon here?

Total mystery to me...

I've given up on finding anything resembling decent bacon here :mad:
Maybe this chart will help-

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EDISImagePa...052F1&credits=

Elvira Dec 16th 2007 3:47 am
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Originally Posted by NC Penguin (Post 5674449)
:confused:

Thanks - but not sure how this would help me to find back bacon in the US...

Xebedee Dec 16th 2007 3:52 am
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Originally Posted by Rete (Post 5674408)
How many slices of bacon did you put on a sandwich? There is enough in a lb to make at least 5 or more sandwiches.

Also there is bacon sold in the markets that is leaner than regular bacon. Hormel is a good brand and Armor is as well. I believe it is Armor that has a very lean bacon. Personally I don't use bacon with addictives like maple sugar, etc. My favorite is Boar's Head.
They shrank so much that it took 4 or 5 strips to get any flavor in the sarnie. :eek: Again, 1 (one) cup of grease. Yeesh!

Boar's Head? Yes, I'll look for that one.

Xebedee Dec 16th 2007 3:54 am
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Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 5674399)
What *do* they do with the back part of the bacon here?
Total mystery to me...
I've given up on finding anything resembling decent bacon here :mad:
It gets ground up and added to trotters, noses, hair, teeth and made into this:

Xebedee Dec 16th 2007 3:57 am
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Originally Posted by dbj1000 (Post 5674378)
Reading the title of the thread, I assumed I was going to learn how to buy a piglet, raise little Wilbur to adulthood, blow his cute little brains out with your shotgun, skin and dress him, smoke him, cook him and eat him.

Didn't someone on these boards do just that, recently?

Instead I see that being a "survivalist" round your neck of the woods involves braving the wilds of the freezer section in Meijer! :D
We are talking bacon butties here. This is serious shit!. :blink:

Thydney Dec 16th 2007 4:09 am
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Originally Posted by dbj1000 (Post 5674378)
Reading the title of the thread, I assumed I was going to learn how to buy a piglet, raise little Wilbur to adulthood, blow his cute little brains out with your shotgun, skin and dress him, smoke him, cook him and eat him.

Didn't someone on these boards do just that, recently?

Instead I see that being a "survivalist" round your neck of the woods involves braving the wilds of the freezer section in Meijer! :D
A .22 does the job better;) Shotguns are messy

Thydney Dec 16th 2007 4:09 am
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Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 5674399)
What *do* they do with the back part of the bacon here?

Total mystery to me...

I've given up on finding anything resembling decent bacon here :mad:
Pork chops/pork loin

Poppy girl Dec 16th 2007 4:24 am
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Any takers its Sunday morning and this looks devine!!!

Xebedee Dec 16th 2007 4:38 am
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Originally Posted by Poppy girl (Post 5674546)
Any takers its Sunday morning and this looks devine!!!
Its perfect. Tears to the eyes.
Really, its quite emotional :)

NC Penguin Dec 16th 2007 5:42 am
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Here's my take on the full English breakfast. I made this in 2005:
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/s...16&ppuser=2310

The bacon is British style from Williams in Lumberton, N. Carolina.

NC Penguin Dec 16th 2007 5:44 am
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Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 5674482)
:confused:

Thanks - but not sure how this would help me to find back bacon in the US...
Williams in Lumberton, NC, make and sell back bacon. I've bought some from them in the past.

Bill_S Dec 16th 2007 5:51 am
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Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 5674399)
What *do* they do with the back part of the bacon here?

Total mystery to me...

I've given up on finding anything resembling decent bacon here :mad:
Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 5674482)
:confused:

Thanks - but not sure how this would help me to find back bacon in the US...
In the US, back bacon is usually called Canadian bacon.

Try this source in Michigan. I can't vouch for the place, because I'm not much of a baconophile myself.

NC Penguin Dec 16th 2007 5:56 am
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Originally Posted by Bill_S (Post 5674656)
In the US, back bacon is usually called Canadian bacon.

Try this source in Michigan. I can't vouch for the place, because I'm not much of a baconophile myself.
The stuff labeled Canadian bacon in my local stores looks more like miniature gammon and not bacon at all.

tamms_1965 Dec 16th 2007 6:18 am
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Originally Posted by Xebedee (Post 5673825)
I love it! Fantastic stuff, which partly explains my sveldt middle-aged girlish figure but who cares? Its the food of the Gods.

So, whats the best US brand? There is some pretty nasty stuff out there, no doubt. The other day I found some in the freezer, made butties for the tribe and there was enough from a pound pkg for 3 sarnies. (Three?:blink:) I managed to grill off almost a whole cup of fat! Ick. :thumbs_down:

Arguably, its a fun distraction to open up all the little windows on the backs of the packets and return them to the shelves as rejects but it can be frustrating when you are in a rush and just want to cross it off the shopping list.

So, barring an outbreak of bacon-sanity among the locals, what do you think is a decent brand?



This one isn't bad.
I like to get the "center cut" type myself. It's a little less fatty.

Molly Malone Dec 16th 2007 6:55 am
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Ha ha ! Perfect! A thread about bacon. I was wondering how I could slip this recipe into the forum!

:eek::rofl:

Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies w/Maple Cinnamon Glaze


1 cup butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 egg
2-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups bacon, cooked and chopped into pieces (about 2lbs)

*An important note- Be sure to use real bacon bits, not Bacos *

Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.

Beat together the butter, sugars, flavoring and eggs until creamy. In another bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir together. Dough will be slightly soft. If you want a cakier cookie, add another half cup of flour. Add in chocolate chips and bacon bits. Stir until well integrated. Place dough on a sheet of waxed paper and refrigerate at least an hour. Remove dough from fridge, pinch off 1 1/2 inch pieces of dough and roll into balls. Set dough balls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten dough balls slightly with your fingers in the center.

Bake cookies for about 10 minutes, or until the dough starts to turn golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on a cooling rack while you ready the glaze.

Maple Cinnamon Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp maple extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp water to make a thick glaze

Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. If lumpy, use a whisk. Spread a small amount of the glaze on the top of each cookie and top with a small piece of crisp cooked bacon.

newenglander Dec 16th 2007 8:59 am
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You could try a natural foods store. Most US bacon contains nitrates (?) anyway it's stuff that causes stomach cancer. The natural foods stores have bacon that's, well, natural and you can usually find Canadian bacon rather than streaky.

Elvira Dec 16th 2007 9:01 am
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Originally Posted by newenglander (Post 5675007)
You could try a natural foods store. Most US bacon contains nitrates (?) anyway it's stuff that causes stomach cancer. The natural foods stores have bacon that's, well, natural and you can usually find Canadian bacon rather than streaky.
Our local Coop - the only 'natural' option in town - stocks organic bacon............ but it's streaky. :curse:

I want flicking BACK bacon.......... is that too much too ask FFS!!! :blink:

surly Dec 16th 2007 9:30 am
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For those living in or near San Francisco try the "Fatted Calf" at the San Francisco or the Berkeley Farmers' Market.

http://www.fattedcalf.com/retail.html

http://www.ferryplazafarmersmarket.c...kets/artisans/

http://www.ecologycenter.org/bfm/index.html

Emma M Dec 16th 2007 9:50 am
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Originally Posted by Xebedee (Post 5673825)
I love it! Fantastic stuff, which partly explains my sveldt middle-aged girlish figure but who cares? Its the food of the Gods.

So, whats the best US brand? There is some pretty nasty stuff out there, no doubt. The other day I found some in the freezer, made butties for the tribe and there was enough from a pound pkg for 3 sarnies. (Three?:blink:) I managed to grill off almost a whole cup of fat! Ick. :thumbs_down:

Arguably, its a fun distraction to open up all the little windows on the backs of the packets and return them to the shelves as rejects but it can be frustrating when you are in a rush and just want to cross it off the shopping list.

So, barring an outbreak of bacon-sanity among the locals, what do you think is a decent brand?

This one isn't bad.

Ive given up trying to find proper bacon already... I love breakfast ham :D

Rete Dec 16th 2007 10:31 am
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Originally Posted by Poppy girl (Post 5674546)
Any takers its Sunday morning and this looks devine!!!

Now that is an Irish breakfast served here but yours doesn't have the sausage.

Thydney Dec 16th 2007 10:41 am
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Originally Posted by Rete (Post 5675285)
Now that is an Irish breakfast served here but yours doesn't have the sausage.
Why is it that the Irish like to pretend the full English is called an Irish breakfast because the bacon comes from Ireland? Following that logic most of us eat a full Danish.

surly Dec 16th 2007 10:42 am
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You have to love British food.

Poppy girl Dec 16th 2007 10:43 am
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Originally Posted by Thydney (Post 5675306)
Why is it that the Irish like to pretend the full English is called an Irish breakfast because the bacon comes from Ireland? Following that logic most of us eat a full Danish.


Well I have always had a big sausage ;)

Thydney Dec 16th 2007 10:46 am
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Originally Posted by Poppy girl (Post 5675312)
Well I have always had a big sausage ;)
same here dear:rofl:

Poppy girl Dec 16th 2007 10:49 am
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Originally Posted by Thydney (Post 5675328)
same here dear:rofl:
But I like mine with a thick skin and juicy :lol:
Some folk prefare crunchy.........

Thydney Dec 16th 2007 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by Poppy girl (Post 5675339)
But I like mine with a thick skin and juicy :lol:
Some folk prefare crunchy.........
well you need a thick skin on here;)

anabella Dec 16th 2007 11:43 am
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I'd given up trying to find bacon but maybe there is hope, I'll write down all the brands that have been mentioned and have a look at the local supermarket.. I normally get Canadian bacon, which appears to be gammon..

Xebedee Dec 16th 2007 11:51 am
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Originally Posted by Molly Malone (Post 5674764)
Ha ha ! Perfect! A thread about bacon. I was wondering how I could slip this recipe into the forum!
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Spread a small amount of the glaze on the top of each cookie and top with a small piece of crisp cooked bacon.
That is just plain wrong and on so many levels. :eek:

Silly Sod Dec 16th 2007 12:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Xebedee (Post 5675446)
That is just plain wrong and on so many levels. :eek:

And I have to live with her!!! :rofl:

Xebedee Dec 16th 2007 12:34 pm
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Originally Posted by Silly Sod (Post 5675459)
And I have to live with her!!! :rofl:
Member of the Dangerous Sports Club, eh? ;)

anabella Dec 16th 2007 12:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Silly Sod (Post 5675459)
And I have to live with her!!! :rofl:
But do you eat her bacon and chocolate cookies? :blink:

Silly Sod Dec 16th 2007 1:04 pm
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Originally Posted by anabella (Post 5675501)
But do you eat her bacon and chocolate cookies? :blink:
Not on your bleedin nelly I dont!!! :)

EDIT: I eat her other bits but this is a family forum lol

Redlippie Dec 16th 2007 1:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Silly Sod (Post 5675540)
Not on your bleedin nelly I dont!!! :)

EDIT: I eat her other bits but this is a family forum lol
:lol::lol::lol:


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