Mmm Bacon Recipes: How to Make Bacon & Recipes Using Bacon

Bacon is one of the world’s most beloved foods. It can convert vegetarians into meat eaters. And making it yourself lets you control the meat, cure, smoke, seasonings, thickness, and flavor. Learn how to make bacon safely at home with our tested recipes for curing and smoking various cuts of pork. Yes, you can make and enjoy your own Canadian bacon, maple bacon, candied bacon, and Asian-style bacon. Start with our guidance on curing meat safely, then explore our bacon recipes and find ways to use your homemade bacon in burgers, rolled around ribs, in bacon wrapped shrimp, and in bacon jalapeño poppers.