Important matters concerning the existence of Humanity - BACON

Now we are firmly back in the Bacon Zone. Munching a natural crunchy PB, Bonne Maman strawberry preserves and Wright’s bacon on toasted La Brea sourdough sandwich for early lunch/late breakfast as I peruse the link. Salty, crunchy, smoky, sweet, sour. Piece of Cabot vintage cheddar on the side and a cold Granny Smith. Too hot to think about much else. 🥵
 
Capt MJ said:
Now we are firmly back in the Bacon Zone. Munching a natural crunchy PB, Bonne Maman strawberry preserves and Wright’s bacon on toasted La Brea sourdough for early lunch as I peruse the link. Salty, crunchy, smoky, sweet, sour.
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This triggered a thought. (Many thoughts, actually, but will focus on just one. 😉) We’ve long collected Bonne Maman jars, which we repurpose as drinking glasses. Great for serving a Manhattan, caipirinha, pastis and so on. When the kids were little, we gave them these glasses instead of flimsy plastic cups that knocked over way too easily. If one was dropped and broken, it was easily replaced.

Anyhoo, I could see cooking bacon, straining and filtering the fat into Bonne Mamman jars, capping them off and giving them as gifts (and not just to yourself!). Include a couple of recipe cards that feature this porcine gold. Who wouldn’t appreciate that?!?!
 
🙋‍♀️ I am happy to provide my address for this fine gift of porcine gold in a Bonne Maman jar.

Our AC is failing and the home warranty I switched to is active as of this coming Monday. It might be too hot to cook and collect my own bacon as I have for half a century!
 
They have "...3 sects to choose from. If you prefer to praise Vegetarian Bacon or Turkey Bacon that is fine!..."

That's just not right. There is only one bacon. :D
 
ProudDad17 said:
Helping DD and DFSIL? ( Dear Future Son-In-Law?) move this weekend. They took me to an acceptable place from brunch where this was an offering.
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When I see a "Bacon Flight" on an actual menu I think that the world is finally coming around to my way of thinking.
I'm getting a little misty.
 
I have been wanting to try that.
 
Warm Bacon and Cinnamon Roll “Breakfast Salad” with Cherries and Almonds

Mad Scientist mode took me this morning.

I broke out a tube of Pillsbury’s 5 big cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing from the reefer stash we keep for mids, figuring we could celebrate DH’s 4 weeks post-op release from sling wearing (affectionately nicknamed “Iron Maiden”), now icing and pain meds if needed, start of PT and going back to sleeping in a real bed and not the recliner. As always, I add some Chinese Five Spice blend to the top before they go in the oven. Pumps up the spice factor in an interesting way.

I cut up two rolls in bite-size pieces (DH still struggling with two-handed eating) and thought it looked blah on the plate. I threw the plate in the warming oven to keep.

I cooked and crumbled some Wright’s bacon and kept warm.
I took some toasted almond slivers from the freezer and put them in the warming oven. (I buy raw almond slivers in bulk and toast thrm myself, then put in freezer bags. Use for salads, stir fries, desserts, snacking.)
Pitted and chopped some fat sweet bing cherries

Pulled out a nice salad plate, assembled base layer of warm bun chunks, warm bacon crumbles, warm toasted almonds, chopped cherries.

I would have taken a photo of it, but apparently a vacuum developed, and the plate emptied unusually quickly.

Now I’m thinking some ripe juicy peach chunks might have merit…
 
Capt MJ said:
Warm Bacon and Cinnamon Roll “Breakfast Salad” with Cherries and Almonds

Mad Scientist mode took me this morning.

I broke out a tube of Pillsbury’s 5 big cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing from the reefer stash we keep for mids, figuring we could celebrate DH’s 4 weeks post-op release from sling wearing (affectionately nicknamed “Iron Maiden”), now icing and pain meds if needed, start of PT and going back to sleeping in a real bed and not the recliner. As always, I add some Chinese Five Spice blend to the top before they go in the oven. Pumps up the spice factor in an interesting way.

I cut up two rolls in bite-size pieces (DH still struggling with two-handed eating) and thought it looked blah on the plate. I threw the plate in the warming oven to keep.

I cooked and crumbled some Wright’s bacon and kept warm.
I took some toasted almond slivers from the freezer and put them in the warming oven. (I buy raw almond slivers in bulk and toast thrm myself, then put in freezer bags. Use for salads, stir fries, desserts, snacking.)
Pitted and chopped some fat sweet bing cherries

Pulled out a nice salad plate, assembled base layer of warm bun chunks, warm bacon crumbles, warm toasted almonds, chopped cherries.

I would have taken a photo of it, but apparently a vacuum developed, and the plate emptied unusually quickly.

Now I’m thinking some ripe juicy peach chunks might have merit…
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Chinese Five Spice Blend? That definitely sounds interesting…do you prefer a specific brand? What else do you put it on?
 
93RN said:
Chinese Five Spice Blend? That definitely sounds interesting…do you prefer a specific brand? What else do you put it on?
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It’s a classic blend usually used in Asian-inspired stir fries. I usually get mine from Penzey’s online. I often put a bit in a pot roast or other braises in cold weather, just enough to add depth but not enough to recognize. It’s a killer secret ingredient in a braised brisket with tomatoes and onions. I’ll also use it in pork rib marinades and glazes where I’ve got black pepper, garlic, soy, maybe a fruit thing going on.

In keeping with this being a bacon thread, I’ve also used it, just a hint, when candying bacon.

I know McCormick and Spice Hunter offer it, but I don’t know how long it’s been on a grocery store shelf. I order bulk bags in the size I need based on use from Penzey’s and refill my spice jars. This and their Northwoods Blend are hard workers in this kitchen. If you like spices and herbs and haven’t been to the Penzey’s website to wade through all their items, recipes, suggested uses, it’s rewarding. There are other quality herb and spice suppliers out there, but I go way back to the days of paper catalogs and handwritten, mailed-in order forms with them.

Chinese Five Spice: China cinnamon, star anise, anise seed, ginger and cloves.
 
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Capt MJ said:
It’s a classic blend usually used in Asian-inspired stir fries. I usually get mine from Penzey’s online. I often put a bit in a pot roast or other braises in cold weather, just enough to add depth but not enough to recognize. It’s a killer secret ingredient in a braised brisket with tomatoes and onions. I’ll also use it in pork rib marinades and glazes where I’ve got black pepper, garlic, soy, maybe a fruit thing going on.

In keeping with this being a bacon thread, I’ve also used it, just a hint, when candying bacon.

I know McCormick and Spice Hunter offer it, but I don’t know how long it’s been on a grocery store shelf. I order bulk bags in the size I need based on use from Penzey’s and refill my spice jars. This and their Northwoods Blend are hard workers in this kitchen. If you like spices and herbs and haven’t been to the Penzey’s website to wade through all their items, recipes, suggested uses, it’s rewarding. There are other quality herb and spice suppliers out there, but I go way back to the days of paper catalogs and handwritten, mailed-in order forms with them.

Chinese Five Spice: China cinnamon, star anise, anise seed, ginger and cloves.
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Wow! Thank you…🤗
Yes, my whole family loves spices and herbs. I have not heard of Penzey’s. I will definitely enjoying sifting through their website.

Cheers 🥂 to your DH’s 4 weeks post-op release from “Iron Maiden” and back to his comfy bed! 😊
 
93RN said:
Wow! Thank you…🤗
Yes, my whole family loves spices and herbs. I have not heard of Penzey’s. I will definitely enjoying sifting through their website.

Cheers 🥂 to your DH’s 4 weeks post-op release from “Iron Maiden” and back to his comfy bed! 😊
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Sifting!!! Of course.

For the cooks in the family, there are excellent gift packs and wedding gifts.

And - they throw sample packets in your order!
 
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