With all the bacon talk...

Blessedmom23 · 06-26-2008, 09:24 PM

I was wondering what kind of bacon everyone is eating? Is there one kind that is better than another? How much do you eat a day on average? Do you inspect it before purchasing or just grab any package? Do you like the fatty gristle bits better than the red meaty parts?

Sarah

Bikinihereicome · 06-26-2008, 09:45 PM

I just buy whatevers cheap!

As long as it's crispy I like the fatty parts and the meat.

SashimiMark · 06-26-2008, 10:09 PM

I don't pretend to know the reasons why, I've just read that nitrates and nitrites are bad for you, so I've been buying uncured bacon at Trader Joe's. It's quite yummy.

painted_klown · 06-26-2008, 10:24 PM

I just buy the cheapest bacon that is just plain old bacon. Not maple or brown sugar or "whatever" carb and sugar laden flavor they decide to use.

For me, I ALWAYS eat at least a half pound of bacon a day. Some times I will eat a whole pound in a day if I use it for more than just breakfast.

Thanks for reading.

SashimiMark · 06-26-2008, 11:24 PM

painted klown, you're my hero

hummingbird11 · 06-26-2008, 11:52 PM

Ditto!

TJ's uncured apple smoked bacon

TJ's fully cooked uncured bacon

Niman Ranch applewood smoked uncured

hubby is always like: "what happenned to the bacon"??

well ...

... I ATE IT !!

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Originally Posted by SashimiMark

I don't pretend to know the reasons why, I've just read that nitrates and nitrites are bad for you, so I've been buying uncured bacon at Trader Joe's. It's quite yummy.

hummingbird11 · 06-26-2008, 11:55 PM

PS - hey Sarah your avi cracks me up!

and CONGRATS to YOU for losing 20 lbs since February!!

Tooter · 06-27-2008, 03:03 AM

I have a little butcher shop in my little Hick town. The meat is local, freshly butchered, no hormones and no antibiotics.

The bacon is slab bacon with no nitrates in it. It is AWESOME!!! It's not covered in salt to hide the taste.

The bacon in the grocery store causes me to retain water. I think it's the nitrates and the salt.

This bacon gives me no problems at all and the taste is far superior.

ETA: Believe it or not, it's also cheaper. Same with the rest of their meat.

Rory8343 · 06-27-2008, 04:27 AM

Trying to by the nitrate free.

scandalouslyglam · 06-27-2008, 04:31 AM

I buy the Lower sodium, no sugar added at BJ's. It's YUMMY and Cheapish. I ALWAYS microwave it on my Baconwave thing and it's delish and CRISPY!! I HATE chewy bacon...yuk.

ollamo · 06-27-2008, 04:32 AM

I eat turkey bacon

I think it tastes better. But, i don't eat it very often because of the whole salt/ chemical thing.

Mommie22boys · 06-27-2008, 04:33 AM

We bought a pig this spring and now have a freezer full of many packages of natural smoked bacon. Infact, I thawed a package last night so I could cook it up this morning. Mmmm. . .

Jeremy Nelms · 06-27-2008, 04:38 AM

Anyone have ideas on where to buy nitrate-free bacon, other than Trader J's? We don't have one in our area. I'd like to recommend it to our clients, but have pretty much exhausted our local resources.

flatferenghi · 06-27-2008, 04:43 AM

I order bacon and eggs 1nce or 2wice a month from the diner. I am more of a sausage and rib troll. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI (oinks well that ends well).

Bejeweled · 06-27-2008, 04:47 AM

I just buy the Hormel or Oscar Mayer microwavable strips and the giant bags of bacon bits (that i use in EVERY THING) from Sam's. No TJ's around here for me to get the super ultra healthy stuff, so I settle for this and it is yummy.

Tooter · 06-27-2008, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy Nelms

Anyone have ideas on where to buy nitrate-free bacon, other than Trader J's? We don't have one in our area. I'd like to recommend it to our clients, but have pretty much exhausted our local resources.

You can do searches here...

Eat Wild

Local Harvest / Farmers Markets / Family Farms / CSA / Organic Food

At the Grocery stores in your area, read the labels in the bacon section. There might be some there, that you didn't know about.

Local butchers (call and ask) or at a Health food store.

ItsToni · 06-27-2008, 04:51 AM

I love bacon, but surprisingly, I only eat it about once per month? The nitrate thing gets me too - maybe that is why. I buy whatever is on sale I guess. This week I bought the reduced sodium bacon and it was great! (still a lot of sodium though - enough to make it taste yummy). We don't have a local trader joes, but do have a pork farm - I should look into that!

WendyK1974 · 06-27-2008, 05:01 AM

I buy pretty much whatever is on sale. I don't eat it everyday.

Jeremy Nelms · 06-27-2008, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

You can do searches here...

Eat Wild

Local Harvest / Farmers Markets / Family Farms / CSA / Organic Food

At the Grocery stores in your area, read the labels in the bacon section. There might be some there, that you didn't know about.

Local butchers (call and ask) or at a Health food store.

I'm about to start calling health food stores. I think I've read every label I can find.

skg · 06-27-2008, 05:48 AM

I buy my 3 lb. packs at Sam's, it is the cheapest. I cook up a pound a week and keep it in the frig.

Nursie_Stacie · 06-27-2008, 05:55 AM

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Anyone have ideas on where to buy nitrate-free bacon, other than Trader J's?

I buy mine at Publix. It's a little pricey, but out side of induction I don't eat much bacon anyway. So, I break it down when I get home and freeze individual portions. This also assures that I dont get crazy and eat it all up quick cause I cooked the whole package lol

SashimiMark · 06-27-2008, 06:07 AM

While I usually buy my nitrate/nitrite-free bacon at TJ's, my local Price Chopper also sells 3 different brands that are nitrate/nitrite-free. I don't remember the names of two of those brands, as all three cost $4.99 and two of them are only 8 oz. The Coleman's brand is 12 oz. so that's what I buy when I can't get to TJ's, which is where I PREFER to buy it as it's only $3.99 there for 12 oz.

suzette128 · 06-27-2008, 06:18 AM

Hey!!

I buy the Hormel Natural Bacon at Krogers and Southern Family, its in a red and brown cardboard looking package.

Califrog · 06-27-2008, 06:25 AM

Right now I buy what's on sale as long as it's not obviously sugar-cured. Nitrate free is on the to-do list but I'm not fretting over it.

hadenuff · 06-27-2008, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy Nelms

Anyone have ideas on where to buy nitrate-free bacon, other than Trader J's? We don't have one in our area. I'd like to recommend it to our clients, but have pretty much exhausted our local resources.

Jeremy do you have a Kroger? I bought some there this morning. It is Naturally Preferred brand Hickory smoked center cut bacon. No nitrates, MSG, hormones, or antibiotics. It is a little more expensive there. 5.99 for a 10 oz. package but it beat driving across town for it.

kitnmom · 06-27-2008, 07:44 AM

I am currently in love with Hormel black label Maple bacon no sugar no carbs soo yummy tastes like pancakes

Mommie22boys · 06-27-2008, 08:00 AM

I just finished my breakfast. . .a whole big bunch of natural bacon, with 2 eggs fried in bacon grease and butter. Mmmm. . .

Does anyone else really enjoy how their lips feel after eating a bunch of nice, fatty bacon? Or am I just weird?

rottinluv · 06-27-2008, 08:01 AM

Our local Costco carries Eckrich Ready Crisp All Natural Fully Cooked Uncured bacon. It's $5.69 for a 9 oz. box, but that's 56-64 slices! Always ready, I just heat it up in a frying pan as I like it crispy. I eat 2-3 slices every morning.

Yummmmm.... bacon....

hummingbird11 · 06-27-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rottinluv

Our local Costco carries Eckrich Ready Crisp All Natural Fully Cooked Uncured bacon. It's $5.69 for a 9 oz. box, but that's 56-64 slices! Always ready, I just heat it up in a frying pan as I like it crispy. I eat 2-3 slices every morning.

Yummmmm.... bacon....

ooooooooooooooh ... THANKS! i'm deff gonna look for THIS at my COSTCO!!

06-26-2008, 09:24 PM	#1
Blessedmom23 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 260 Gallery: Blessedmom23 Stats: 165/135/135 - 5'9" WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 23 2008	With all the bacon talk... I was wondering what kind of bacon everyone is eating? Is there one kind that is better than another? How much do you eat a day on average? Do you inspect it before purchasing or just grab any package? Do you like the fatty gristle bits better than the red meaty parts? Sarah

06-27-2008, 03:03 AM	#8
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,468 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	I have a little butcher shop in my little Hick town. The meat is local, freshly butchered, no hormones and no antibiotics. The bacon is slab bacon with no nitrates in it. It is AWESOME!!! It's not covered in salt to hide the taste. The bacon in the grocery store causes me to retain water. I think it's the nitrates and the salt. This bacon gives me no problems at all and the taste is far superior. ETA: Believe it or not, it's also cheaper. Same with the rest of their meat. Last edited by Tooter : 06-27-2008 at 03:04 AM.

06-27-2008, 04:43 AM	#14
flatferenghi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,966 Gallery: flatferenghi	i don't actually eat bacon all that often I order bacon and eggs 1nce or 2wice a month from the diner. I am more of a sausage and rib troll. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI (oinks well that ends well).

06-26-2008, 09:45 PM	#2
Bikinihereicome Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 30 Gallery: Bikinihereicome Stats: Sz 14/14/6 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 08/23/08	I just buy whatevers cheap! As long as it's crispy I like the fatty parts and the meat.

06-26-2008, 10:09 PM	#3
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	I don't pretend to know the reasons why, I've just read that nitrates and nitrites are bad for you, so I've been buying uncured bacon at Trader Joe's. It's quite yummy.

06-26-2008, 10:24 PM	#4
painted_klown Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centerville, IA Posts: 285 Gallery: painted_klown Stats: 342/288/250 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 07, 2008	I just buy the cheapest bacon that is just plain old bacon. Not maple or brown sugar or "whatever" carb and sugar laden flavor they decide to use. For me, I ALWAYS eat at least a half pound of bacon a day. Some times I will eat a whole pound in a day if I use it for more than just breakfast. Thanks for reading.

06-26-2008, 11:24 PM	#5
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	painted klown, you're my hero

06-26-2008, 11:55 PM	#7
hummingbird11 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul living in California Posts: 3,871 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/155/145 ~ 5'8" ~ 45 yo WOE: Whole Organic Low Carb ~ No Frankenfoods Start Date: 3/24/08 & Every Day!	PS - hey Sarah your avi cracks me up! and CONGRATS to YOU for losing 20 lbs since February!!

06-27-2008, 04:27 AM	#9
Rory8343 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 6,391 Blog Entries: 12 Gallery: Rory8343 Stats: 20W/16M/8 WOE: Atkins is the Man! Start Date: January 2003 Start again November 2007	Trying to by the nitrate free.

06-27-2008, 04:31 AM	#10
scandalouslyglam MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Me Posts: 1,671 Gallery: scandalouslyglam Stats: 226/209/195 Long term goal 175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 1, 2007	I buy the Lower sodium, no sugar added at BJ's. It's YUMMY and Cheapish. I ALWAYS microwave it on my Baconwave thing and it's delish and CRISPY!! I HATE chewy bacon...yuk.

06-27-2008, 04:32 AM	#11
ollamo Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lose-iana Posts: 502 Gallery: ollamo Stats: 144/134/114 WOE: Atkins Start Date: may 13, 2008	I eat turkey bacon I think it tastes better. But, i don't eat it very often because of the whole salt/ chemical thing.

06-27-2008, 04:33 AM	#12
Mommie22boys MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 1,018 Gallery: Mommie22boys Stats: 208/160.8/128 WOE: Atkins '72. . .pass the eggs! Start Date: 6/7/07 @ 193	We bought a pig this spring and now have a freezer full of many packages of natural smoked bacon. Infact, I thawed a package last night so I could cook it up this morning. Mmmm. . .

06-27-2008, 04:38 AM	#13
Jeremy Nelms Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: AZ and FL Posts: 34 Gallery: Jeremy Nelms WOE: NELMS Method :)	Anyone have ideas on where to buy nitrate-free bacon, other than Trader J's? We don't have one in our area. I'd like to recommend it to our clients, but have pretty much exhausted our local resources.

06-27-2008, 04:47 AM	#15
Bejeweled MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,451 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Bejeweled Stats: 207+/152.6/140 5'7" - 16/6-8/? WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 12/8/07	I just buy the Hormel or Oscar Mayer microwavable strips and the giant bags of bacon bits (that i use in EVERY THING) from Sam's. No TJ's around here for me to get the super ultra healthy stuff, so I settle for this and it is yummy.

06-27-2008, 04:51 AM	#17
ItsToni MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,118 Gallery: ItsToni Stats: 5'9" - started@223 WOE: Atkins (over & over) Start Date: October 21, 2005	I love bacon, but surprisingly, I only eat it about once per month? The nitrate thing gets me too - maybe that is why. I buy whatever is on sale I guess. This week I bought the reduced sodium bacon and it was great! (still a lot of sodium though - enough to make it taste yummy). We don't have a local trader joes, but do have a pork farm - I should look into that!

06-27-2008, 05:01 AM	#18
WendyK1974 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,076 Gallery: WendyK1974	I buy pretty much whatever is on sale. I don't eat it everyday.

06-27-2008, 05:48 AM	#20
skg Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quakertown, PA Posts: 507 Gallery: skg Stats: 220/182/140 WOE: Low carbing Start Date: March 31, 2008	I buy my 3 lb. packs at Sam's, it is the cheapest. I cook up a pound a week and keep it in the frig.

06-27-2008, 06:07 AM	#22
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	While I usually buy my nitrate/nitrite-free bacon at TJ's, my local Price Chopper also sells 3 different brands that are nitrate/nitrite-free. I don't remember the names of two of those brands, as all three cost $4.99 and two of them are only 8 oz. The Coleman's brand is 12 oz. so that's what I buy when I can't get to TJ's, which is where I PREFER to buy it as it's only $3.99 there for 12 oz.

06-27-2008, 06:18 AM	#23
suzette128 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 65 Gallery: suzette128 Stats: 275/140/145 WOE: Atkins/stillmans Start Date: 4/1/03	Hey!! I buy the Hormel Natural Bacon at Krogers and Southern Family, its in a red and brown cardboard looking package.

06-27-2008, 06:25 AM	#24
Califrog Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 540 Gallery: Califrog Stats: 209/187/148 5'9" Age: 41 WOE: Vintage Atkins Minus Gluten Start Date: May 5, 2008	Right now I buy what's on sale as long as it's not obviously sugar-cured. Nitrate free is on the to-do list but I'm not fretting over it.

06-27-2008, 07:44 AM	#26
kitnmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nashville, TN formerly of Framingham, MA Posts: 1,484 Gallery: kitnmom Stats: 235/204/160ish WOE: Atkins, Love that man! Start Date: September 15, 2003	I am currently in love with Hormel black label Maple bacon no sugar no carbs soo yummy tastes like pancakes

06-27-2008, 08:00 AM	#27
Mommie22boys MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 1,018 Gallery: Mommie22boys Stats: 208/160.8/128 WOE: Atkins '72. . .pass the eggs! Start Date: 6/7/07 @ 193	I just finished my breakfast. . .a whole big bunch of natural bacon, with 2 eggs fried in bacon grease and butter. Mmmm. . . Does anyone else really enjoy how their lips feel after eating a bunch of nice, fatty bacon? Or am I just weird?

06-27-2008, 08:01 AM	#28
rottinluv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 320 Gallery: rottinluv Stats: 141/116/110 Height 5' nothing! WOE: Atkins OWL, Whole foods! Start Date: October 24, 2007	Our local Costco carries Eckrich Ready Crisp All Natural Fully Cooked Uncured bacon. It's $5.69 for a 9 oz. box, but that's 56-64 slices! Always ready, I just heat it up in a frying pan as I like it crispy. I eat 2-3 slices every morning. Yummmmm.... bacon....