Bacon! I love bacon. You love bacon. We all love bacon. We know how to cook and we definitely know how to eat a lot of it. But how much do we really know about bacon? Let's find out!

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According to Bacon Nation

  1. Bacon is actually addictive. It contains six different types of Umami which causes an addictive neurochemical response (Duh!)
  2. Bacon is one of the oldest forms of processed meats.
  3. Canadian Bacon is NOT BACON!
  4. Bacon appeals to men just a tad more than it does women.
  5. Bacon is used in breakfast meals 12 times per person per year.
  6. Out of all the pork eaten in one household, bacon makes up 19% of it.
  7. Bacon consumption is more common in people over 34.
  8. More than half of households keep bacon 'on hand' at all times!

I think it is safe to say we love our bacon. The lingering smell of it cooking on the stove and hearing it crackle can make anyone's heart jump! I like to wrap veggies in it. We can't always keep it 100% healthy, can we? No matter how you choose to cook it, bacon could probably be considered a way of life. Stay porky my friends and Happy National Bacon Day!

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