Bacon, People!

Bacon is an extremely popular meat product usually prepared from pork and cured. Fresh and dried bacon are typically cooked before eating, often by frying.  A side of unsliced bacon is known as a ‘slab’. An individual slice of bacon is known as a ‘slice’ or ‘strip’.

American bacons include varieties smoked with hickory, mesquite or applewood and flavourings such as chili pepper, maple, brown sugar, honey, or molasses. Every year, the average American eats nearly 18 pounds of bacon although we’re sure the number is much higher.

Mmmm … bacon.  ~ Homer Simpson

I love super crispy, almost burned, snapping-crispy bacon.  ~ David Lynch

Bacon’s the best. Even the frying of bacon sounds like applause.  ~ Jim Gaffigan

I know it’s incredibly delicious.  ~ Gwyneth Paltrow