It's National Bacon Day- December 30th!
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
December 30, 2023 11:34am CST
Bacon is an ingredient that can add so much to a dish. With its smokey flavor, crunchiness, and aroma why shouldn't we have a special day to celebrate it.
What is your favorite way to serve bacon? On the side, as a sandwich, in a casserole. What concoction sizzles your taste buds? What is the weirdest way you've seen bacon prepared for a meal?
And while you're thinking about which question you want to respond to, or perhaps all of them, here are some bacons filled facts I'd like to share with you. Time to "bring home the bacon." 
Some Fun Bacon Facts:
-According to a survey, over half the U.S. population said they used a pound or more of bacon in 2020.
-The United States and Canada make bacon from the pork belly. Other countries use the side and back cuts of pork.
- One slice of bacon contains approximately 43 calories. The bad news is It also has 9 mg of cholesterol and 1.1 gram of saturated fat (that's the not-so-good fat).
-Bacon helped make explosives during WWII.
In closing, I'd like to give a shout out to an actor who I've seen in many films, KEVIN BACON. Happy NATIONAL BACON DAY!!!
Source Info- National Day Calendar
Photo- Pixabay
Some Fun Bacon Facts:
-According to a survey, over half the U.S. population said they used a pound or more of bacon in 2020.
-The United States and Canada make bacon from the pork belly. Other countries use the side and back cuts of pork.
- One slice of bacon contains approximately 43 calories. The bad news is It also has 9 mg of cholesterol and 1.1 gram of saturated fat (that's the not-so-good fat).
-Bacon helped make explosives during WWII.
In closing, I'd like to give a shout out to an actor who I've seen in many films, KEVIN BACON. Happy NATIONAL BACON DAY!!!
Source Info- National Day Calendar
Photo- Pixabay11 people like this
11 responses
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Dec 23
I cook something similar. I fry canned, drained green beans in bacon grease with fried bacon pieces and brown sugar.
3 people like this
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
30 Dec 23
I do enjoy bacon. I like it the best in a BLT or with eggs..but it is good with lots of different things.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
I too enjoy a nice BLT sandwich. 
Here are some other ways to serve bacon:
1. Bacon, egg & cheese on a bagel or roll
2. Bacon cheeseburger
3. As a topping on salad
4. Sprinkled in soup
*One weird bacon idea mentioned was to use it in Apple pie or try a Maple Bacon Ice Cream. Seems it goes well with sweet desserts. 
Here are some other ways to serve bacon:
1. Bacon, egg & cheese on a bagel or roll
2. Bacon cheeseburger
3. As a topping on salad
4. Sprinkled in soup
*One weird bacon idea mentioned was to use it in Apple pie or try a Maple Bacon Ice Cream. Seems it goes well with sweet desserts. 2 people like this
@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Dec 23
How interesting. Bacon is quite the stuff in many ways.
2 people like this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
Yes, it is.
Other fun-filled bacon facts:
-There’s a bacon sculpture of Kevin Bacon.
-There is a bacon cologne scent produced by a company called Fargginay.
-The first meal on the moon was bacon. (along with other items like sugar cookies, coffee and pineapple-grapefruit drink.
2 people like this
@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Jan 24
@dgobucks226 ......Poor Kevin. I heard there was a scent. I guess they wanted to see if things tasted the same on the moon.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
1 Jan 24
Is bacon good for high blood pressure DB?
Happy New Years to you
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
2 Jan 24
@dgobucks226 It will be once we get out of this apartment DB..carbon monoxide readings in blood test at ER..please pray for us..very serious stuff I am dealing with here xo Thanks for wishes same to you
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Jan 24
@RebeccasFarm OMG! Sorry to hear that OT. 
Carbon monoxide can be deadly. If it is your furnace, the landlord needs to take care of that!
Carbon monoxide can be deadly. If it is your furnace, the landlord needs to take care of that!2 people like this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
Well, like many foods we eat the crunchy truth about bacon OT is that the salt content makes it an unhealthy food source for those with HBP. So, moderation is key.
Other fun-filled bacon facts:
-There’s a bacon sculpture of Kevin Bacon.
-There is a bacon cologne scent produced by a company called Fargginay.
-The first meal on the moon was bacon along with other items like sugar cookies, coffee and pineapple-grapefruit drink.
Happy Belated New Years OT! Hope it's a healthy one
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@jstory07 (148701)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 Jan 24
@dgobucks226 I love bacon. Fixed any way with anything.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
31 Dec 23
He seriously asks the question, "What is your favorite way to serve bacon?" as if there is a favorite way other than simply eating bacon any way it can be served. It's bacon, for Heaven's sake. It's ALL good. lol
That being said, when I eat it, I like it nice and crispy.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
The only way to have it is crispy at my table too, lol.
Here are some other ways to serve bacon:
1. Spaghetti with Bacon
2. Bacon wrapped shrimp
3. Bacon Chicken Bake
4. Bacon & Cheese Quiche
Just in case you want to shake up your menu a bit... 
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
3 Jan 24
@dgobucks226 All of these sounds like PERFECT uses for bacon. I am getting hungry now, and luckily I do, in fact, have bacon available. Hmm.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
I know for explosives quite interesting and unusual... They used the bacon fat to make glycerin which in turn was used to make bombs.
Ah, Bacon and Eggs I agree!
Here are some other ways to serve bacon:
1. Bacon, egg & cheese on a bagel or roll
2. Bacon cheeseburger
3. As a topping on salad
4. Sprinkled in soup
*One weird bacon idea mentioned was to use it in Apple pie or try a Maple Bacon Ice Cream. Seems it goes well with sweet desserts. shocked
1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
Gotta gets me some "Bacon." 
Other fun-filled bacon facts:
-There’s a bacon sculpture of Kevin Bacon.
-There is a bacon cologne scent produced by a company called Fargginay.
-The first meal on the moon was bacon with other items like sugar cookies, coffee and pineapple-grapefruit drink.
Other fun-filled bacon facts:
-There’s a bacon sculpture of Kevin Bacon.
-There is a bacon cologne scent produced by a company called Fargginay.
-The first meal on the moon was bacon with other items like sugar cookies, coffee and pineapple-grapefruit drink.Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn moreRemind me later
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@FourWalls (86572)
• United States
30 Dec 23
I’m allergic to pork, so my favorite way to enjoy it is having someone else eat it for me.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
There is always turkey bacon. No allergies and healthier.
Other fun-filled bacon facts:
-There’s a bacon sculpture of Kevin Bacon.
-There is a bacon cologne scent produced by a company called Fargginay.
-The first meal on the moon was bacon with other items like sugar cookies, coffee and pineapple-grapefruit drink.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Dec 23
My fave is a BLT with tomatoes from our garden. Can't wait for summer!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
BLT's are sizzling. A fav of mine too.
Here are some other ways to serve bacon:
1. Bacon, egg & cheese on a bagel or roll
2. Bacon cheeseburger
3. As a topping on salad
4. Sprinkled in soup
*One weird bacon idea mentioned was to use it in Apple pie or try a Maple Bacon Ice Cream. Seems it goes well with sweet desserts. shocked
Fun fact:
-There’s a bacon sculpture of Kevin Bacon.
A fav of mine too.
Here are some other ways to serve bacon:
1. Bacon, egg & cheese on a bagel or roll
2. Bacon cheeseburger
3. As a topping on salad
4. Sprinkled in soup
*One weird bacon idea mentioned was to use it in Apple pie or try a Maple Bacon Ice Cream. Seems it goes well with sweet desserts. shocked
Fun fact:
-There’s a bacon sculpture of Kevin Bacon.
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
31 Dec 23
I usually have bacon when we travel. I love a BLT sandwich. There are some restaurants that specialize in bacon and even have bacon cocktails. A bacon donut sounds like it would be good...sweet and savory. Have a great New Year's Eve.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
2 Jan 24
@dgobucks226 That all sounds good. Have a great day.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Jan 24
BLT's are sizzlin'
You know they say bacon's flavor goes really well with sweets like donuts and ice cream. Here's one recipe I found:
*One weird bacon idea mentioned was to use it in Apple pie or try a Maple Bacon Ice Cream. Seems it goes well with sweet desserts. shocked
Here are some other ways to serve bacon:
1. Spaghetti with Bacon
2. Bacon wraped shrimp
3. Bacon Chicken Bake
4. Bacon & Cheese Quiche
You know they say bacon's flavor goes really well with sweets like donuts and ice cream. Here's one recipe I found:
*One weird bacon idea mentioned was to use it in Apple pie or try a Maple Bacon Ice Cream. Seems it goes well with sweet desserts. shocked
Here are some other ways to serve bacon:
1. Spaghetti with Bacon
2. Bacon wraped shrimp
3. Bacon Chicken Bake
4. Bacon & Cheese Quiche1 person likes this
