The Thick, Crispy Bacon Thread

Originally Posted by Redbaron

The best bacon comes from a gentleman in NJ. His screen name is that of a shriveled grape.

I've managed to get a few cigars out of him but nay a slice of the coveted swine treat. Perhaps in time.

Originally Posted by muziq

There's a candy store in Austin that sells this...came really close to trying it, but the GF was so aghast at the idea of choco-covered bacon that I resigned to return on my own sometime and try it. What's not to love? Chocolate = good. Bacon = GOOD!

that, sir, is simply gross

[Heliofire]

Originally Posted by taltos

Here is what I have been able to find out about the Hudson Valley Smokehouse: Address Hudson Valley Smokehouse
Post Office Box 1345
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Phone 1-(800)324-3119

Site www.HudsonValleySmokehouse.com

I was not able to get through on their website and have not had the time to call them. Maybe this information will help you though. You might also be able to get more information from the following site:
www.farmfresh.dutchesstourism.com

Both sites are down today. Might be due to severe weather in the northeast that includes power outages. Hope that this info helps. Paul

Thank you for the info, I tried that phone # but it was not write maybe they went out of business.

[taltos]

I just emailed Dutchess County Tourism and asked if they are still in business. Their link is the second one that I gave you without farmfresh. The smokehouse is still listed on the Tourism site.

[hotreds]

I've stopped getting any kind of bacon burger because the bacon is rarely- make that NEVER- crispy- it's mostly soft and fatty and disgusting!

[taltos]

Heliofire, got a response from Dutchess County, the Hudson Valley Smokehouse is out of business. Sorry to be the bearer of unfortunate news. Paul

[Heliofire]

Originally Posted by taltos

Heliofire, got a response from Dutchess County, the Hudson Valley Smokehouse is out of business. Sorry to be the bearer of unfortunate news. Paul

Well thanks for all your help Paul, I guess I will have to move on to a new bacon. So now the search begins....

Kipp

This is probably the greatest thread on any forum EVER!!! Bacon is truly the food of the gods...screw ambrosia....it's BACON!!!

[taltos]

Originally Posted by Bobb

This is probably the greatest thread on any forum EVER!!! Bacon is truly the food of the gods...screw ambrosia....it's BACON!!!

And it pleases the gods and it elevates bacon if it is eaten with a generous helping of steel cut oats!

[UPHOTO]

I'm a HUGE fan of bacon but I'm about to piss most of you off......

I prefer it in the microwave.....

Just something about it. Cooks linear and get's just right. Not to burnt not undone. yummmmm

And if ever in Vegas do not order the bacon martini from the Double Down Saloon. DAMN NASTY!!!!! Try the Elf Piss instead, much better drink.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by UPHOTO

I'm a HUGE fan of bacon but I'm about to piss most of you off......

Awwww, shoot. We're not that way. Some guy even started a "I Love Folgers" thread in the coffee forum. Different strokes, right? We're very open minded here and this is a totally "no snob" zone.

Cook and eat your bacon how you like it - as long as it's thick crispy bacon. But do yourself a big favor and don't wash it down with Folgers.

[dunng]

Originally Posted by Cigarmark

Anyone ever try this?

Yes, at Vosges in NYC - it was amazingly good!

[muziq]

Originally Posted by Cigarmark

Anyone ever try this?

Actually went back to Big Top and tried a slice this weekend. Not bad, but I was mistaken in that it was milk, not dark, chocolate, sprinkled with just a little sea salt to balance out the sweetness. Also, it was clear that the bacon itself wasn't anything special, tasting rather like the average store-brand bacon and nothing sourced with care. The flavors were intriguing enough to make me want to try using some of my Coursey's smoked bacon and a really good dark chocolate, like Valhrona or something, as an experiment.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by muziq

.. a really good dark chocolate, like Valhrona or something, as an experiment.

I am a Scharffen Berger man myself but Valrhona bacon sounds good to me. Standing by for your experimental report.

Had a toasted sesame bagel for breakfast with a light spread of Philadelphia Cream Cheese and two slices of thick, crispy bacon.

[FXAdam]

Here's something you might find interesting. I know I did. Now if I only had an oven.

http://leenks.com/link138400.html

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by FXAdam

Here's something you might find interesting. I know I did. Now if I only had an oven.

http://leenks.com/link138400.html

Dag! That is outrageous! I am thinking about some trying something like that with a mixture of cheese, mashed potatoes and chopped green onion. Yum. Loaded bacon weave. Excellent.

[FXAdam]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Dag! That is outrageous! I am thinking about some trying something like that with a mixture of cheese, mashed potatoes and chopped green onion. Yum. Loaded bacon weave. Excellent.

Yes, it's the implications of the bacon weave that really struck home for me. The possibilities are kind of mind blowing (and heart stopping, who are we kidding lol).

[Dooge]

oh man, that link looks awesome! Can't wait for my bacon sandwiches on christmas morning!

Cook it like grandma used to,,dip the bacon in flour and then sprinkle pepper and other spices. mmmmm gooood!!

[Dooge]

Im trying cooking bacon in the oven for the first time.