It’s that time of year again, that day children eagerly await all year long has finally arrived…I speak, of course, about National Bacon Day. Every December 30th we take a little bit of time out of our busy schedules to appreciate the important things in life — bacon, bacon and more bacon!
Bacon is more than simply Canada’s unofficial national food (move over BeaverTails), it is our nation’s joy and passion. According to a 2018 survey from Canadian pork producer duBreton, not only do 98 per cent of Canadians rate bacon as one of their favourite foods, but 28 per cent like bacon more than their in-laws. What’s more, 54 per cent said it would $1 million to get them to swear off bacon for good, and a quarter said they wouldn’t give up the good stuff for any amount of money!
To celebrate this incredible season of giving (bacon), here are some awesome recipes you can make at home.
Bacon Snacks
Sweet Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
What’s better than pigs in a blanket? Pigs in a blanket made out of other pigs. Double up the porktastic fun with this sweet and savoury recipe from Cynthia Kay’s Kitchen.
Cynthia Flynn on Instagram: "SWEET BACON WRAPPED LITTLE SMOKIES
Ingredients:
1 14oz package little smokies
1 16oz package bacon (not thick cut)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 TBSP red chili flakes
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each bacon slice evenly into thirds. Wrap one piece of bacon around a little smokie and place seam side down into a 9x13 glass baking dish. Repeat this process until dish is full or until you've run out of ingredients. Little smokies can be touching in the dish to ensure they all fit in.
Evenly coat with brown sugar, lightly pressing it into the smokies. Sprinkle chilie flakes (optional) over brown sugar. The flakes add a little kick but does not make them spicy. Feel free to either omit this step or add more flakes if you like more spice!
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (adds more flavor but not necessary if you want to bake right away). If making ahead of time, it can stay in the fridge over night and be heated the next day following these same directions.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, broil on high for 2 minutes for extra crunch and caramelization on sugar. Let cool before serving. Good served warm or room temperature. Enjoy!
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Paleo Bacon Cups
While we all know bacon is part of any perfectly balanced diet, you can have a healthy, carb-free snack on hand any time with this paleodiet-friendly recipe from Vermont Salumi. Enjoy a Jurassic – or rather Paleozoic – sized helping.
Vermont Salumi on Instagram: "Did someone say "BACON?" Try these Paleo Bacon Cups! They're perfect for an on-the-go breakfast that'll fuel your morning and excite your tastebuds.
Swap whatever veggies you like and play with the spices!
Paleo Bacon Cups
Makes 6
Ingredients:
6 slices of @vtsalumi bacon
6 large eggs
1 cup of chopped onion
1 cup of chopped broccoli
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2) Cook bacon for about 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan while still pliable, not crisp. Cool on paper towels.
3) Grease your mini loafs or muffin tins. Leftover bacon grease works well!
4) Put one piece of bacon in each hole, draping it longways, if using a loaf, or wrapping it around the sides, if using a muffin tin.
5) Distribute onions and broccoli evenly into each. Crack the eggs in each hole. Salt and pepper to taste.
6) Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp and egg is set. Watch closely!
7) Eat and reheat when hungry!
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Sage and Bacon Garlic Bread
The great thing about bacon is its versatility: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, there’s a bacon dish for any meal you can think of. Even better is when you can combine the smoky, intoxicating taste and scene of bacon with the gooey goodness of garlic bread and the sweet aroma of sage. Just have some mouthwash on hand afterwards. Check out this video recipe from Olivado.
Bacon Entrees
Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap Roast
Pigs and deer: natural foes, but you can bring them together to create the greatest chimera of a dish since the turducken was unleashed upon the world with this recipe from Grits and Gouda. Or alternatively double-up the pork factor with pork tenderloin instead, dealer’s choice.
Kathleen Royal Phillips on Instagram: "You can't get any more organic and woods-to-table than this Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap Roast. (Air fryer or oven)
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When it finally gets cold here in Alabama, my husband and son head to the woods (or green field) to stock our freezer with hormone-free and preservative-free meat.
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While most of our venison gets ground for sausage or "hamburger", the backstrap and tenderloin is reserved for this impressive entree.
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If you aren't a deer hunter, no worries! Pork tenderloin can easily be traded out for venison in this recipe.
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The Ultimate Everything Burger
The humble breakfast sandwich – no longer just for nursing a hangover after spending half the night aimlessly wandering the streets of your ho-hum college town wondering if people actually like you until you stumble upon a fast-food joint at first light. Take your personal breakfast sandwich game to the next level with the Ultimate Everything Burger from Kitchen Divas.
KitchenDivas on Instagram: "The Ultimate Everything Burger is a guilty pleasure of mine. A burger, homemade or store bought, bacon, sausage, cheese, back or peameal bacon and an egg!
https://kitchendivas.com/the-ultimate-everything-burger/
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Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Pork loin or venison not to your taste? Take your Sunday dinner to the next level with Whitney Bond’s Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf recipe: a feast truly fit for a carnivore!
Whitney Bond on Instagram: "It's flavorful, moist, comforting, and covered in BACON! This Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf recipe is easier to make than it looks, you'll never go back to plain meatloaf ever again!
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Grab the recipe on WhitneyBond.com (link in bio) or send me a direct message & I’ll send you the link!
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Bacon Deserts
Bacon Jam Cinnamon Rolls
Who doesn’t love waking up to the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls? The waft of warm cinnamon, sugary icing, and hot, smoky bacon — What? That’s right, now you can combine the two titans of brunch into one ultimate afternoon delight with this recipe from Trade Street Jam Co.
Trade Street Jam Co.™️ on Instagram: "Did someone say bacon? 😦 Did someone say jam? 😲 Did someone say BACON JAM CINNAMON ROLLS?! 🤯 With the perfect mix of savory and sweet, these rolls are a delicious holiday treat. But we have a feeling you're gonna be making these long after the holidays are over. Hit the link in our bio for the jam and the recipe!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
As we’ve already seen, the best baking is even better when baking with bacon. Just take a look a this new twist on a classic recipe from Coleman Natural Foods. We’d tell you to save some for Santa, but he doesn’t exist and so the point is moot.
Coleman Natural on Instagram: "It's #NationalHomemadeCookieDay so we couldn't NOT remind you about our Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies. Recipe at link in bio. #homemadecookieday #baconrecipes #bacondessert #cookierecipe #baconcookies"
The Final (Bacon) Reckoning
12000 CALORIES Bacon and Cheese Whiz Sandwich
Be warned! This one is not for the faint of heart. Sure, you might say you love bacon, but do you love it enough to sacrifice everything for it? To damage your health and happiness to sate your endless hunger for fried pork products? If not, at least you can enjoy watching Halifax-based foodtuber nomnivortex take bacon consumption to all new heights of greatness. If you dare.