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jmcquown
 
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I was at the country store last night and the clerk asked if I'd ever tried
the pre-cooked bacon. I said no and he gave me a pack to try. Said if it's
any good it sure would help him out, being a bachelor with a tiny kitchen.

Okay, I'm going to try this this morning. I plan on boiling some eggs and
was going to bake a pan of bacon (leftovers go into soup!) and toast an
English Muffin.

The brand is Tyson (like the chicken). I've had pre-cooked sausage links
(Hormel) and pre-cooked sausage patties (Jimmy Dean); not bad. So how bad
can pre-cooked bacon be? I'll find out shortly.
--
Jill, Persia & Peaches the Nyasa lovebird


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George
 
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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> I was at the country store last night and the clerk asked if I'd ever

tried
> the pre-cooked bacon. I said no and he gave me a pack to try. Said if

it's
> any good it sure would help him out, being a bachelor with a tiny kitchen.
>
> Okay, I'm going to try this this morning. I plan on boiling some eggs and
> was going to bake a pan of bacon (leftovers go into soup!) and toast an
> English Muffin.
>
> The brand is Tyson (like the chicken). I've had pre-cooked sausage links
> (Hormel) and pre-cooked sausage patties (Jimmy Dean); not bad. So how bad
> can pre-cooked bacon be? I'll find out shortly.
> --
> Jill, Persia & Peaches the Nyasa lovebird
>

It seems like a soultion without a problem? As long as you have a nuker it
is easy to do bacon. I don't eat bacon often so I just buy a pack and
separate it and put it in the freezer. If you eat bacon frequently skip the
freezing part. When I want bacon I just wrap it in a couple paper towels and
nuke. It produces perfect, crispy low grease bacon.


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"jmcquown" > wrote in message news:REfFb.6536

> ...asked if I'd ever tried
> the pre-cooked bacon.


> ... So how bad
> can pre-cooked bacon be? I'll find out shortly.


I use the OM pre-cooked bacon all the time. First, I find no difference in
the flavor. To me it is preferable to home cooking standard bacon: quick,
cleaner, and easier to control the crispness for different uses. Price is
about the same per slice.

And, it saves fuel. :-)


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George wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message


> > I was at the country store last night and the clerk asked if I'd ever

> tried
> > the pre-cooked bacon. I said no and he gave me a pack to try. Said if

> it's
> > any good it sure would help him out, being a bachelor with a tiny kitchen.


> It seems like a soultion without a problem?


That's funny. Well put. In my mind, I put precooked bacon right up
there with frozen premade peanut butter sandwiches, but whatever.

Jill, how'd they turn out? And why is the country store guy flirting
with you, obviously he could just try them himself if he really
wanted to know. (smile)

nancy
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"George" > wrote in message news:eIiFb.3906
> >

> It seems like a soultion without a problem? As long as you have a nuker

it
> is easy to do bacon. I don't eat bacon often so I just buy a pack and
> separate it and put it in the freezer. If you eat bacon frequently skip

the
> freezing part. When I want bacon I just wrap it in a couple paper towels

and
> nuke. It produces perfect, crispy low grease bacon.


It seems a small problem, 'tis true. But, to get to the same place (eating
bacon), you have to handle yours twice, as opposed to once. Additionally,
the net weight of a pack of pre-cooked is about 2-3 oz., as opposed to a
full pound of standard pack. The only difference is the fat. The US
produces about 8 million metric tons of pork products every year, and a good
chunk of that is bacon (no pun intended). Three-quarters of the weight of
every standard bacon shipment is wasted weight. How much fuel does that
burn?




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John Gaquin wrote:

> It seems a small problem, 'tis true. But, to get to the same place
> (eating bacon), you have to handle yours twice, as opposed to
> once. Additionally, the net weight of a pack of pre-cooked is
> about 2-3 oz., as opposed to a full pound of standard pack. The
> only difference is the fat. The US produces about 8 million metric
> tons of pork products every year, and a good chunk of that is
> bacon (no pun intended). Three-quarters of the weight of every
> standard bacon shipment is wasted weight. How much fuel does
> that burn?


You're making an environmental argument? Sure, it'll be more
efficient to move the cooked bacon than the raw stuff. Less fuel,
and less refrigeration required. Also, it'll be more efficient to cook
it in multi-ton batches than a pound or half-pound at a time. And,
collecting the waste fat for recycling will be more likely when the
bacon is cooked at centralized bacon-cooking factories than in
millions of individual kitchens.

The time saved by the individual consumer could be devoted to
building a better, more efficient society. Other activities such as
raising children could be conducted more efficiently in state-run
facilities. Read about it he

http://www.authentichistory.com/imag...v17_02_08.html



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In article > , "George"
> writes:

>"jmcquown" > wrote in message
.. .
>> I was at the country store last night and the clerk asked if I'd ever

>tried
>> the pre-cooked bacon. I said no and he gave me a pack to try. Said if

>it's
>> any good it sure would help him out, being a bachelor with a tiny kitchen.
>>
>> Okay, I'm going to try this this morning. I plan on boiling some eggs and
>> was going to bake a pan of bacon (leftovers go into soup!) and toast an
>> English Muffin.
>>
>> The brand is Tyson (like the chicken). I've had pre-cooked sausage links
>> (Hormel) and pre-cooked sausage patties (Jimmy Dean); not bad. So how bad
>> can pre-cooked bacon be? I'll find out shortly.
>> --
>> Jill, Persia & Peaches the Nyasa lovebird
>>

>It seems like a soultion without a problem? As long as you have a nuker it
>is easy to do bacon. I don't eat bacon often so I just buy a pack and
>separate it and put it in the freezer. If you eat bacon frequently skip the
>freezing part. When I want bacon I just wrap it in a couple paper towels and
>nuke. It produces perfect, crispy low grease bacon.


Are we talking pre-cooked bacon (as in fully cooked) or partially cooked?
Many years ago ('bout 50) the US Navy developed partially cooked canned bacon,
an excellent product regardless it was 'affectionately' refered to as
"petrified bacon".


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Nancy Young wrote:
> George wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message

>
>>> I was at the country store last night and the clerk asked if I'd
>>> ever tried the pre-cooked bacon. I said no and he gave me a pack
>>> to try. Said if it's any good it sure would help him out, being a
>>> bachelor with a tiny kitchen.

>
>> It seems like a soultion without a problem?

>
> That's funny. Well put. In my mind, I put precooked bacon right up
> there with frozen premade peanut butter sandwiches, but whatever.
>
> Jill, how'd they turn out? And why is the country store guy flirting
> with you


(laughing) I dunno. He's single and about 4 feet tall. Also close to 60
years old. As for why he didn't just buy it himself, I imagine he makes
about $6.00 an hour while I, as a consumer, am doing a tad better than that


Turned out okay on biscuits. I just heated it up in the microwave. Nothing
to write home about.

Jill


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> Are we talking pre-cooked bacon (as in fully cooked) or partially cooked?
> Many years ago ('bout 50) the US Navy developed partially cooked canned bacon,
> an excellent product regardless it was 'affectionately' refered to as
> "petrified bacon".
>


How would you use this partially cooked canned bacon? What was it's condition
after being canned? Did it crisp up? Do you think they still use this product?
Goomba

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In article >, Goomba38 >
writes:

>>Are we talking pre-cooked bacon (as in fully cooked) or partially cooked?
>>Many years ago ('bout 50) the US Navy developed partially cooked canned
>>bacon, an excellent product regardless it was 'affectionately' refered to as
>>"petrified bacon".
>>

>
>How would you use this partially cooked canned bacon? What was it's condition
>after being canned? Did it crisp up? Do you think they still use this
>product?


It's still used, more now than ever... many cafeterias use it... as I'm sure
many fast food and fine restaurants. Canned bacon starts off as quality bacon,
then is partially cooked, cooled, stacked, rolled and stuffed into a tall can,
with some of it's rendered fat. Then it is processed in the can, so that it
has an extremely long shelf life... requires no refrigeration. To use simply
open both can ends and push out to remove the entire lot in one fell swoop
(attempting to dig out individual rashers will result in disaster. Then unroll
entire mass, whereas individual rashers will then easily peel off the lot...
pan fry what you will to doneness desired or deep fry the entire lot... the
link below suggests oven baking but from much experience I know that method not
only doesn't result in a good product but also presents an extreme fat fire
risk. Once the can is opened any uncooked remainder must be refrigerated the
same as ordinary bacon. This "petrified" canned bacon results in a very high
quality product, crisp, succulent, and tasty.

http://nll1.navsup.navy.mil/docs/recipe/L00101.pdf


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"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
>
> You're making an environmental argument? Sure, it'll be more
> efficient to move the cooked bacon than the raw stuff.


Not really trying to make "an environmental argument" in favor of pre-cooked
bacon, just pondering, if you will, on the utility of trucking one or two
million tons of bacon fat around the country every year when it is
ultimately just going to be trashed anyway.

>
> The time saved by the individual consumer could be devoted to
> building a better, more efficient society. Other activities such as
> raising children could be conducted more efficiently in state-run
> facilities. Read about it he
>
> http://www.authentichistory.com/imag...v17_02_08.html


Ah, yes, I remember "Treasure Chest" from grade school. I'm curious,
though, as to why you would equate your kids with a pound of bacon.

JG


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>
>
>Okay, I'm going to try this this morning. I plan on boiling some eggs and
>was going to bake a pan of bacon (leftovers go into soup!) and toast an
>English Muffin.
>
>The brand is Tyson (like the chicken). I've had pre-cooked sausage links
>(Hormel) and pre-cooked sausage patties (Jimmy Dean); not bad. So how bad
>can pre-cooked bacon be? I'll find out shortly.
>--
>Jill, Persia & Peaches the Nyasa lovebird



I use the precooked bacon a lot.
It is fast and easy in the microwave, I nuke it for about 10 seconds per piece,
it is a lot better and easier to throw away a paper towel than to clean a
greasy pan. Tastes good too, tho I really enjoy the thick cut bacon more, I
have not see it in the precooked form ... yet..
Rosie

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On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 13:33:33 -0500, "John Gaquin"
> wrote:

>Not really trying to make "an environmental argument" in favor of pre-cooked
>bacon, just pondering, if you will, on the utility of trucking one or two
>million tons of bacon fat around the country every year when it is
>ultimately just going to be trashed anyway.


All my bacon grease get recycled into other foods. Potatoes, beans,
eggs, etc... None of it goes to waste. I probably wouldn't buy
pre-cooked bacon as I would get less than 1/2 of what I paid for.

-sw
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On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 14:23:22 -0600, Steve Wertz
> wrote:

>On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 13:33:33 -0500, "John Gaquin"
> wrote:
>
>>Not really trying to make "an environmental argument" in favor of pre-cooked
>>bacon, just pondering, if you will, on the utility of trucking one or two
>>million tons of bacon fat around the country every year when it is
>>ultimately just going to be trashed anyway.

>
>All my bacon grease get recycled into other foods. Potatoes, beans,
>eggs, etc... None of it goes to waste. I probably wouldn't buy
>pre-cooked bacon as I would get less than 1/2 of what I paid for.
>
>-sw


Exactly. And don't forget cornbread.

David
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On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 11:39:39 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:


>(laughing) I dunno. He's single and about 4 feet tall. Also close to 60
>years old. As for why he didn't just buy it himself, I imagine he makes
>about $6.00 an hour while I, as a consumer, am doing a tad better than that
>


He gave it to you for free. He could have just had it himself for the
same price you paid. Wht does how much he make have anything to do
with it?

Sounds like more of the same blonde logic you're infamous for.

-sw


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"Steve Wertz" > wrote in message
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> All my bacon grease get recycled into other foods.


Just so, but I'm guessing you do not represent the majority of American
bacon users.


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"John Gaquin" > wrote:

>
>"Steve Wertz" > wrote in message
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>> All my bacon grease get recycled into other foods.

>
>Just so, but I'm guessing you do not represent the majority of American
>bacon users.
>


But certainly not the only one.
--
Susan N.

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On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 15:51:57 -0500, "John Gaquin"
> wrote:

>"Steve Wertz" > wrote in message
>news:PrmdnXxA-
>>
>> All my bacon grease get recycled into other foods.

>
>Just so, but I'm guessing you do not represent the majority of American
>bacon users.


And I don't shop at Walmart, either.

-sw

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"The Cook" > wrote in message > >
>
> But certainly not the only one.


Of course not -- but we're talking about a mass-market food item.

> There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary

and those who do not.

My son wears that T-shirt often. :-)


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"Steve Wertz" > wrote in message
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> And I don't shop at Walmart, either.




?????




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I cook my own bacon, a package at a time and put it in a plastic box
(Rubbermaid) in the freezer. I take out what I need and heat for a few seconds
in the microwave.

I spread it on a cookie sheet, or a broiler pan, at 375 degrees for about 15
minutes. Keep an eye on it, and cook to your own taste.
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jmcquown > wrote:
>I just heated it up in the microwave.


But that's exactly how you cook cookable un-precooked bacon.

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>But that's exactly how you cook cookable un-precooked bacon.
>
> --Blair


----------------
No, not really. Heating pre-cooked bacon can be done in 7 seconds right on a
plate--no paper napkins needed, no spatter cover required/


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Nancree > wrote:
>>But that's exactly how you cook cookable un-precooked bacon.

>
>----------------
>No, not really. Heating pre-cooked bacon can be done in 7 seconds right on a
>plate--no paper napkins needed, no spatter cover required/


Trust me. I've never used either to deal with raw bacon.

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