The only reason I'm chatting with Scott Smith and Neal Hull from the National Pork Board is because of Scott's beard. While doing research for the podcast, I discovered that Scott won the 2022 Farm Journal's PORK "Best Beards in the Pork Industry". From there we started talking and one thing led to another and...they're on the podcast today! I'm ex…

This week's episode features Chemical Engineer Craig Rasmussen of Grandad's Bacon in Loveland, Ohio. Craig has extensive bacon education both at home and abroad. This world-traveler is a plethora of information. You'll love what he has to say and you'll love his bacon (grandadsbacon.com) Our Bacon producer of the week is 99 Counties in Keystone, Io…

Billy Stitt is making a name for himself in small-batch bacon industry. Bill-E's Bacon is known nationwide for it's flavor and quality. Perhaps it's because his bacon is serenaded by local musicians (true story!) In this episode, we dig a little deeper into his business and glorious bacon. KFC is bringing back their most iconic sandwich after nearl…

Here's a fresh take on the bacon-making process from bacon enthusiast David Bondy, from England. He's been making bacon for over 20 years and shares his secrets on both back bacon and streaky (American) bacon. What he loves most about the process is being in control of all aspects of production: sourcing quality meat, calculating the precise amount…

This week, I chat with Paul Kennedy, owner of S.O.B. Bacon (Society of Bacon), in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. Paul is a master of small-batch bacon, has some great friends who inspire his work (including a chef and the owner of a spice shop). His business is growing and he decided to chat for a bit about how it all started, how he experiments with…

Matthew O'Donohue was my first guest on the podcast last year on October 8th. To this day, that podcast has more views than any other I've done. Matthew is the owner of "Who Loves Bacon", a small-batch bacon producer in Bakersfield, California. He and his wife Jahama are passionate about their craft and continue to expand their product offerings an…

This week, I chat with Sean Tighe of Fat Belly Bacon in New Jersey. He runs a growing small-batch bacon company and has an impressive selection of custom bacon products. He shares about his history, processes, recipes, and goals for his business. Dairy Queen has a new bacon menu item. Find out about that, as well as an all-in-one bacon machine that…

Dan Quibell, author of "The Bacon Experiment", inspired me to try a bacon diet. Dan ate nothing but bacon for 30 days and lost 20 pounds, so I decided to do it for 14 days and see what would happen. It didn't go as I expected, but I did lose weight and had a new appreciation for bacon. Bacon shakes are in the news, plus our bacon producer of the we…

This week, we have the privilege of talking with Charlie Zieserl, owner of "Charlie The Bacon Guy", in Woodridge, Illinois. He was a wealth of information and was more than willing to share the things he's learned along the way. He has an amazing/eclectic bacon lineup, makes bacon jam, and has some cool swag as well. Check him out on Instagram: @ch…

This week, we chat with Jeff Letson of Hitman Smoked Products in Clifton, Tennessee. From humble beginnings, Jeff now runs a successful business supplying grocery stores and restaurants with his signature bacon flavors. You can view all his offerings at https://hitmansmokedproducts.com/. He shares his experiences, processes, and passion for all thi…

This week you get to hear from James Peisker from Porter Road in Nashville, Tennessee. He shares his meat/bacon journey and how he and his business partner went from a catering business into a full-blown premium meat company. In addition to their physical location in Nashville, they ship their products nationwide. James is passionate about quality,…

It's amazing what A.I. can do, especially when it comes to text generation. So, I put it to work and create custom content around "bacon". Neat as this is, A.I. cannot physically make bacon, so we'll leave that up to our bacon friends. Our bacon producer of the week is D'Artagnan in Union, New Jersey. In addition to "bacon news", I'll share our rec…

This week's episode of "Bless My Bacon!" takes a look over the past 16 episodes of the podcast. Somewhat introspective, but nonetheless grateful for good friends and great bacon! Our bacon producer of the week is Four Oaks Farm in Lexington, South Carolina. This week's recipe is perfect for Christmas: Bourbon Egg Nog with Candied Bacon, from Eliza …

This week, we share 10 things you didn't know you should be doing with bacon, as seen on www.thedailymeal.com. Some are obvious, others are obscure, but all are good. The bacon producer of the week is Porter Road in Nashville, Tennessee. As always, the latest-breaking bacon news and another delicious recipe from BENSA Bacon Lovers. Enjoy!…

This week, we chat with Kate Stillman, owner of Stillman Quality Meats in Hardwick, Massachusetts. A lifelong farmer, she shares her passion for animals, quality meat, bacon, and how her modest team of farmers and butchers makes great-tasting products even better. This week's bacon-producer of the week is Snake River Farms in Boise, Idaho, purveyor…

This week's episode features Gavin Boinski of "Damn Good Bacon Jam". Based in Birmingham, Alabama Gavin and his team produce their highly-acclaimed Bacon Jam. Their motto is "everything is better with bacon", and they prove it with their bacon jam, spices, and rubs. Gavin talks about his bacon journey and some of what it takes to create their produ…

This episode features Ahna and Cam Frye, owners of Alleluia Acres Heritage Farm. They raise Tamworth pigs, which are quite rare and are considered "threatened" by the Livestock Conservancy. These outstanding hogs make for fantastic bacon due to their genetics, so it was great to chat with Ahna and Cam to learn how they raise these amazing animals. …

This week, we chat with Dan Quibell, keto weight loss coach and bacon guru. He struggled with weight over the years, but found the key to losing weight--bacon! He ate nothing but bacon for 30 days and lost 20 pounds! It's a fantastic interview--you'll be hooked! Our bacon producer of the week is Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams (don't let the n…

This week we chat with Shannon Duffy, CEO of Tender Belly (tenderbelly.com). Shannon talks about their stratospheric climb to bacon stardom and what makes their products different and "crazy tasty". He's a great dude and we're happy to have him on the show. The bacon producer of the week is Stillman Quality Meats in Hardwick, Massachusetts. As alwa…

If you like lists (and bacon), you'll enjoy this episode. So much of what we eat can be wrapped in bacon and made even better! I'll give you 80+ bacon-wrapped ideas, the latest bacon news, our bacon producer of the week--Kayem, in Chelsea MA, and a tasty recipe from Kayem's website! Enjoy!Av Steve McKenzie

A fantastic episode featuring the one and only bacon guru, bacon author, and bacon lover, Eliza Cross. Her website is bensabaconlovers.com, which is a resource for all things bacon. You'll love listening to her and love her website. Our bacon producer of the week is Hitman Smoked Products from Clifton, Tennessee and our recipe of the week is Eliza …

Let me count the ways...you can use bacon fat. Use it in gravies, biscuits, seasoning cast iron, cooking vegetables and on and on! This week we also talk about the best way to store bacon fat. Also, an exclusive interview with bacon lover-Bears fan Scott Podowski from Berwyn, Illinois. Our bacon producer of the week is Pederson's Natural Farms in H…

On this week's episode we take a road trip with Bill Stitt of Bill-E's Bacon in Fairhope, Alabama. He shares his bacon journey and the unique process he uses to make his bacon.Av Steve McKenzie

On this week's show I interview Matthew O'Donohue, owner of "Who Loves Bacon", in Bakersfield, California. He discusses his bacon journey, how he makes bacon, and talks about his growth and success of "Who Loves Bacon". www.wholovesbacon.comAv Steve McKenzie

This week, I make a road trip to the legendary Conecuh Sausage Company in Evergreen, Alabama, we'll discuss the Japanese word "Umami" and how bacon is the epitome of that word, give you the latest bacon news, and a delicious bacon-wrapped venison recipe! Our featured bacon producer of the week is Vande Rose Farms in Waucoma, Iowa.…

Soothing bacon thoughts and sizzling bacon. A must for those dealing with anxiety and bacon withdrawl.Av Steve McKenzie

This episode of Bless My Bacon! features a discussion with Bobby Molan from KD's Fine Meats in Alabaster, Alabama about his business and bacon. We share the eight best bacon-producing pig varieties, give you the latest dish on bacon news, highlight our bacon maker of the week, The Fatback Pig Project, and share an epic recipe for football season!…

Episode 003 of the Bless My Bacon Podcast features the bacon of the month, bacon news, and the highly anticipated "Bacon Meditation".Av Steve McKenzie

There are many ways to cook bacon: fried, microwave, oven, sous vide, air fry, and fried with water. I'll show you which is best!Av Steve McKenzie

Happy International Bacon Day! This is the inaugural episode of the Bless My Bacon! Podcast. THE source for all things bacon. In this (short) episode, I unveil the purpose of the podcast (BACON), give you some backstory on my bacon adventure thus far, reveal hidden bacon facts, share bacon news, and highlight the outstanding bacon producer, Monroe …