…smoked Gouda cheese upped the smoky taste from cooking over charcoal. The bacon jam added texture from the bacon and onions. The apple cider vinegar and the chili powder balanced the sweetness of the brown sugar and maple syrup. Due to the texture and the consistency of the bacon jam, it was a condiment and a topping all at the same time. The options for seasonings, cheeses, toppings, and buns are only limited by your imagination. I encourage you…

…r of fat, which gives it some of the lusciousness you associate with belly bacon; Canadian bacon has most of the fat trimmed off and is sometimes rolled in cornmeal or finely ground yellow split peas, in which case it is called “peameal bacon.”   How to Make Canadian Bacon at Home Making your own brined and smoked Canadian bacon is a satisfying project, requiring a mere 20 minutes of hands-on prep time, 4 to 5 days of curing in a wet brine (use of…

…en the cheeseburger gets a makeover: the secret: Planet Barbecue™ pastrami bacon. Get The Recipe » If bacon makes everything taste better, just imagine what my pastrami bacon can do. Available online at Crowd Cow.   P.S. Show me how my pastrami bacon helps YOU up your game at the grill. Post a photo of your creation on my Instagram page (@stevenraichlen) by October 25. The winner will get a prize. Check out our 1000+ Recipes section here on Barbec…

…er for incredible cheese fondue. Who knows? I might even eat it for dessert. (Here’s the recipe for my bacon bourbon apple crisp.) Planet Barbecue™ Pastrami Bacon. It’s not just for breakfast! What will YOU do with your pastrami bacon? Breakfast dish? Sandwich? Bacon weave? Send us a photo and brief recipe on social media. I’ll pick my favorite and send you the Raichlen book of your choice! Follow Steven on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or Instagram!…

…ese. See the recipe. Candied Bacon Sundaes Even dessert tastes better with bacon. These sundaes have maple-glazed bacon, maple ice cream, and maple whipped cream. See the recipe. Photo by Bing Bacon-Grilled Dates This appetizer has an irresistible combination of sweet fruit, salty bacon, and smoked almonds. See the recipe. Bacon-Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers These stuffed jalapeños will most certainly disappear at your next party. See the recipe. Photo…

…t fully experienced the reuben sandwich until you’ve made it with pastrami bacon! Pastrami Bacon Reuben Get The Recipe » Steven thanks you for checking it out. Check out our 1000+ Recipes section here on Barbecue Bible.Com Also, sign up for our Up in Smoke newsletter so you don’t miss any blogs and receive some special offers! PLUS get Raichlen’s Burgers! PDF for free! Follow Steven on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, and Pinterest! C…

…mained juicy. The sliders had a smoky aroma from the charcoal fire and the bacon. The crispy bacon and the crunch of the pickle balanced the juicy burger. I enjoyed how the pickle cut the richness of the burger and the bacon. The onions cooked in the bacon fat were sweet and delicious and paired well with the Dijon mustard. Smoky Bacon Burger Sliders with Grilled Onions Get The Recipe » The open flame of Petromax Griddle and Fire Bowl reminded me…

…I placed a piece of butcher’s string on the cutting board. I centered the bacon on the string and then placed sages leaves on the bacon. I placed the seasoned steak on its side and wrapped it in the bacon and sage and tied it off. Once the grill reached a temperature of 250 degrees and the was smoke wafting out of the smoker box, it was time to cook. I placed the steak on the grate in the cool zone and inserted a digital thermometer to monitor th…

…ack the even-numbered strips (for example, 2, 4, 6, and 8). Lay a slice of bacon perpendicular to the folded bacon. Unfold the even-numbered strips over the newly added bacon strip. Now, fold back the odd-numbered strips (i.e., 1, 3, 5, and 7). Lay a second perpendicular slice of bacon next to the first, then unfold the odd-numbered strips over it. Continue weaving the bacon, alternately folding and unfolding even- and odd-numbered strips of bacon…

…ow are your general marching orders for made-from-scratch bacon, with suggestions for how to customize the bacon to suit your taste.   Use your bacon in these recipes: Candied Bacon Sundaes Bacon-Grilled Dates Bacon-Cheddar Poppers (Stuffed Jalapenos) PB&J (Pepper Jack, Bacon, and Jalapeño) Corn Bread…