Bacon Freak Blog

The latest breaking news about IHOP’s (International House Of Pancakes) 5 layered sweet & salty taste sensation, the appropriately names “Pancake Stackers” is spreading like whipped butter and even with the story just getting out on prominent media sources such as ABC News, The Boston Globe and Huffington Post, the new taste delight is already apparently selling like … uh … well … like pancakes!

We’re talking about a meal that literally comes very close to having it all, as IHOP’s Pancake Stackers consist of large gobs “crust-less” cheesecake filling, stuffed between two buttermilk pancakes and then generously topped off with whipped butter and your choice of strawberry, blueberry or cinnamon apple compote, served with a couple of eggs, hash browns and of course the crowning jewel of glory, some delightfully delicious bacon.

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Media magnate and mega-news enterprise, MSNBC has come right out and blurted out what everybody has been thinking for the past couple of years, that America’s love affair with bacon is absolutely no where near cooling down any time soon.

Just when people thought that the national hysteria of “Baco-Mania” that had been so dramatically exhibited by Bacon Freaks all across the country was starting to diffuse and “Freak-Fever” was beginning to cool, the next phase “Bacon On The Brain” kicked in and this time, it’s spreading faster than ever and people seem to have an even stronger strain than before.

Popular MSNBC writer Bill Briggs sites KFC’s latest release, the “Double Down’ Sandwich as just the latest clear evidence of a world that clearly has developed a culinary crush on our beloved bacon.

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Even Boss Hog has the occasional sweet tooth to satisfy, so when it’s time to whip up some delicious dessert dishes for the good folk over at Bacon Freak Ranch, “Cooky” often makes cookies.

Not just any cookies mind you, but Boss Hog’s bacon, Chocolate Chip & Pecan Cookies, which come chock full and filled to the brim with lots of delectable bites and bits of the worlds finest gourmet bacon, sweet and satisfying “choco-chunks” and some savory, crunchy, smoothly buttery pecans to give it that special flavor that the Boss Man likes.

Check em’ out for yourself and see why these are so darned popular out in the pig pen.

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When Bubba gets back home from The Bacon Freak Ranch, he’s often way to tired to spend a lot of time, energy and effort cooking, so he’s come up with a wonderful little creative, culinary concoction that allows him to kick back and relax a bit, winding down and preparing a nice, delicious and hearty meal that will fully satisfy while helping to take the “edge” of the day of just a bit.

Enjoy!

Bubba’s Bourbon, Bacon & Bean Balderdash!

(Serves Bubba or 4 average size folk)

Ingredients:

½ lb.Baby Bubba’s Butcher Block Bacon- Hickory Smoked Peppered
2 cups dried white beans
½ cup Boss Hog Smoked Mozzarella Cheese
2 small onions
1 whole clove
½ cup Bacon Freak Gourmet Barbecue Sauce
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
2 shots bourbon
2 tablespoons Bacon Freak Gourmet Salsa
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce.
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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This Saturday, April 24 was Boston’s inaugural celebration of what is planned to become a regular, cherished annual even, the official “2010 Boston Bacon & Beer Festival,” a celebration of bacon, beer, music and art, appropriately held at the historic “Power Station” in the SoWa district of the South End of Boston.

This is one of the coolest, hippest most happening locations for the Boston art, music and event scene as well as where the ever popular “Open Market” and “Antique Market” are regularly held.

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