Making Bacon Bits
 

On 10 Jul 2006 03:33:50 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
<wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:

>Oh pshaw, on Sun 09 Jul 2006 05:56:25p, Damsel in dis Dress meant to say...
>
>> On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:33:03 GMT, Steve Wertz
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>Here's a convenient and econimical way to make bacon bits.
>>>
>>>Buy one of those 3lb boxes of bacon ends and peices. Put them
>>>into the freezer until really cold, but not frozen solid. Then
>>>run them through your meat grinder once using the plate of your
>>>choice. I used the big-holed plate. Then wrap the results in
>>>wax paper in 1/2lb portions and freeze. Thaw in the micro and
>>>Cook as needed.
>>
>> You're a friggin' genius! We love bacon on our salads, but the cost
>> is prohibitive. This is going to work out great!
>
>Carol, how exactly does this change the cost? :-)

Those boxes of ends and pieces are dirt cheap. Much less expensive
per pound than bacon slices. We'll have to trim some excess fat, but
overall, this will be much more affordable than using regular bacon
slices.

Carol

Making Bacon Bits
 

Oh pshaw, on Sun 09 Jul 2006 05:56:25p, Damsel in dis Dress meant to say...

> On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:33:03 GMT, Steve Wertz
> > wrote:
>
>>Here's a convenient and econimical way to make bacon bits.
>>
>>Buy one of those 3lb boxes of bacon ends and peices. Put them
>>into the freezer until really cold, but not frozen solid. Then
>>run them through your meat grinder once using the plate of your
>>choice. I used the big-holed plate. Then wrap the results in
>>wax paper in 1/2lb portions and freeze. Thaw in the micro and
>>Cook as needed.
>
> You're a friggin' genius! We love bacon on our salads, but the cost
> is prohibitive. This is going to work out great!

Carol, how exactly does this change the cost? :-)

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Making Bacon Bits
 

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote

> Those boxes of ends and pieces are dirt cheap.

I have never seen such a thing. I've only seen it mentioned
here. Where would you find it in the store? Not that I need
a box o bacon.

nancy

Making Bacon Bits
 

On Sun, 9 Jul 2006 22:17:42 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote
>
>> Those boxes of ends and pieces are dirt cheap.
>
>I have never seen such a thing. I've only seen it mentioned
>here. Where would you find it in the store? Not that I need
>a box o bacon.

They're usually in with the hams, turkeys, etc. I've never seen them
in with the regular bacon. You KNOW you'd love a box o' bacon!

Carol

Making Bacon Bits
 

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote

> Oh pshaw, on Sun 09 Jul 2006 07:17:42p, Nancy Young meant to say...

>> I have never seen such a thing. I've only seen it mentioned
>> here. Where would you find it in the store? Not that I need
>> a box o bacon.
>
> They may be in a box or may be cryovac'd, either near the regular packaged
> bacon, in the pork section of fresh meats, or near the butcher's counter.

Thanks, Wayne, Steve. I'll look for it. I just have to see it for
myself.

nancy

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"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote

> On Sun, 9 Jul 2006 22:17:42 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:

>>I have never seen such a thing. I've only seen it mentioned
>>here. Where would you find it in the store? Not that I need
>>a box o bacon.
>
> They're usually in with the hams, turkeys, etc. I've never seen them
> in with the regular bacon. You KNOW you'd love a box o' bacon!

(laughing!) There is just something about the sound of a BOX o bacon!
I'm a bacon fiend.

nancy

Making Bacon Bits
 

On Sun, 9 Jul 2006 22:34:54 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>
>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote
>
>> On Sun, 9 Jul 2006 22:17:42 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
>> wrote:
>
>>>I have never seen such a thing. I've only seen it mentioned
>>>here. Where would you find it in the store? Not that I need
>>>a box o bacon.
>>
>> They're usually in with the hams, turkeys, etc. I've never seen them
>> in with the regular bacon. You KNOW you'd love a box o' bacon!
>
>(laughing!) There is just something about the sound of a BOX o bacon!
>I'm a bacon fiend.

Heehee! I know you are. We're kindred spirits.

It's basically bacon scraps and slices that just didn't make the cut.
Yuck-yuck-yuck! I got a million of 'em!

Carol

Making Bacon Bits
 

In article >,
Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> On 10 Jul 2006 03:33:50 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
> <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Oh pshaw, on Sun 09 Jul 2006 05:56:25p, Damsel in dis Dress meant to say...
> >
> >> On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:33:03 GMT, Steve Wertz
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>>Here's a convenient and econimical way to make bacon bits.
> >>>
> >>>Buy one of those 3lb boxes of bacon ends and peices. Put them
> >>>into the freezer until really cold, but not frozen solid. Then
> >>>run them through your meat grinder once using the plate of your
> >>>choice. I used the big-holed plate. Then wrap the results in
> >>>wax paper in 1/2lb portions and freeze. Thaw in the micro and
> >>>Cook as needed.
> >>
> >> You're a friggin' genius! We love bacon on our salads, but the cost
> >> is prohibitive. This is going to work out great!
> >
> >Carol, how exactly does this change the cost? :-)
>
> Those boxes of ends and pieces are dirt cheap. Much less expensive
> per pound than bacon slices. We'll have to trim some excess fat, but
> overall, this will be much more affordable than using regular bacon
> slices.
>
> Carol

She is right... They are half the price of regular bacon.
I've deep fried that stuff, then chopped it up for bacon bits.

I most often use it for beans tho' and pressure cook it to make a bacon
stock. It's easier to de-fat it that way.
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