Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork [1] made from various cuts, typically the belly or less fatty parts of the back. It is eaten as a side dish (particularly in breakfasts), used as a central ingredient (e.g., the BLT …

Oct 1, 2024 · Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork that comes from various cuts, typically from the pork belly or back. It has a rich, savory taste and a satisfyingly crispy texture when cooked.

Dec 26, 2025 · bacon, a side of a pig that, after removal of the spare ribs, is cured, either dry or in pickle, and smoked. Some varieties, notably Canadian bacon, are cut from the loin portion of the pork, …

Dec 6, 2025 · To help you find the best bacon, I cruised around to several supermarkets in my area and grabbed 10 of the most readily available, recognizable bacon options I could find, including Oscar...

Apr 17, 2025 · Our Test Kitchen tells how to cook bacon in a pan, in the microwave, in the oven, and on the grill. Plus, the cooking method to avoid.

Sep 17, 2025 · Learn how to cook bacon in the oven with this foolproof method for perfectly crispy, chewy bacon—plus tips for easy cleanup and minimal mess.

Sep 5, 2023 · Find out what nutrients are in bacon and learn how it can help with everything from water retention to childhood brain development.

Nov 18, 2025 · Bacon is a processed meat made from pork or turkey that may increase the risk of heart disease and cancer. But do the other nutrients make bacon a healthy choice? Find out.

Dec 19, 2025 · Here is how we can have the best of both worlds: an easy, simple, hassle-free method for cooking perfect bacon, all in the oven. It’s the perfect way to cook a lot of bacon all at once — …

Mar 11, 2025 · Crispy bacon is the best bacon. Here we discuss four different methods for cooking bacon and the pros and cons of each method.