“Everyone loves bacon.”
That is a poem, and a news report. The wonder and the glory of bacon is shared by people of all cultures, genders, backgrounds and tastes. People of all ages crave that mouth-watering smoky crisp. Many vegetarians claim it is THE food they miss the most.
It is no surprise that bacon is often the perfect pair for many foods. We all know the beauty of a Bacon, Egg and Cheese, or the perfection of some salty pork in your mac and cheese.
But the creativity does not stop there. Chew the fat on these delicious bacon pairings!
Bacon and Peanut Butter
Elvis knew something when he (supposedly) created his famous Bacon, Peanut Butter and Banana sandwiches. The gooey saltiness of the peanut butter combines perfectly with the smoky, greasiness of the bacon for a surprisingly delicious zing!
Bacon and Beer
A match made in heaven. Bacon and beer tastings have been growing more and more popular throughout the urban (hipstery) parts of the country. However, it deserves to be respected. Salt and beer go well together, and both bacon and beer are so varied and subtle that exploring how they combine is a great event for people looking to explore new palates.
Bacon and Chocolate
Sweet and salty, crispy and gooey, chocolate-covered bacon is the world’s new chocolate-covered pretzel.
Bacon and Shellfish
Bacon-covered scallop? Yes. Bacon and lobster etoufee? Please. Bacon and shrimp skewer? Please.
Bacon and Fruit
Dates, prunes, roasted peaches, jams, banana (see that Elvis sandwich), pears, apricots…I could go on. Wrap them all in bacon for a beautiful and (maybe not so) healthy treat!
Bacon and Apple Pie
Somewhere one day, someone thought, “ You know that lattice that appears on the top of an apple pie…? That could be BACON!” That was a very good day for any lovers of salty-sweet out there.
Bacon and Scotch
For the refined bacon lovers, the fat and smoke in bacon pair beautifully with the sharp tang or dark smoke of good scotch. Sit back, relax and enjoy the aged beauty of both tastes. And grow a few chest hairs while you are at it.
