sunnylady303 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) I have too much bacon. My dh works for an local organic, sustainable farm that does - well, all kinds of stuff, but pastured pork. We get meat when we either buy it at discounted prices or if it doesn't quite seal right so they can't sell it. They had a whole batch of artisan cured bacon not get sealed well. So we have a lot right now. It's pretty much our only meat at the moment with our financial situation. I need some good ideas for making meals around bacon! :lol::lol::lol: Anyone? Edited September 12, 2012 by sunnylady303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 If I lived close to you, I would trade you for some of the 150 lbs of organic ground beef in my freezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 If I lived close to you, I would trade you for some of the 150 lbs of organic ground beef in my freezer! :D Now ground beef I would know what to do with. Not 150 pounds though. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Rumaki :D You can do with chicken livers (or if you don't like liver, small chicken breast bits) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :D Now ground beef I would know what to do with. Not 150 pounds though. :lol: that;s exactly my problem. My kids are getting tired of spaghetti, tacos, burgers, meatloaf and sloppy joes. We raise our own beef, and the steaks and roasts go first. Then we have to plow through the ground stuff. It is wonderful meat, but I do like variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 broccoli salad I have seen recipes where bacon replaces pecans in sticky buns. mostly I have recipes where bacon is a flavor enhancer. soups (bean and bacon, veggie and bacon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have now heard everything. I did not know it was possible to have too much bacon :tongue_smilie: If I had enough space in my oven I could cook 10 pounds of it and eat it all. Since I'm low carbing it I have to get creative. I like to wrap things in bacon and bake them on a high temp. You say that is your only meat right now, so maybe veggie sticks. Or crumble in salads, on top of bread with some cheese and broil, in lentil or bean soups, with eggs in an omelet or frittata, BLT sandwiches.... Warm Bacon Slaw Cook 6 slices thick-cut bacon in 1 tablespoon olive oil; drain and crumble. Add 1/2 sliced red onion, 1/4 cup each cider vinegar and water, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds to the drippings. Toss with 6 cups shredded cabbage and the bacon. Now I'm hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Can you cook it and freeze the cooked strips for reheating, throwing into soups/stews, etc. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I can definitely cook and freeze it. But my highly carnivorous family loves meat and that is all we have and I am trying to come up with meal ideas for our tight budget that use it. Thanks for the ideas - keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Bacon wrapped dates. Crumbled bacon to pull out of the freezer and use with salads.. Bacon wrapped weiners.... Bacon in spinach salad...(with mandarin oranges) Pinterest would have some good ideas :) Bacon, bacon, bacon!! :) I bet someone around you would trade bacon for some other meat :) If I ate pork, I'd jump at the chance to get "good bacon"!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Oh.. bacon in beans... bacon in green beans!! Bacon in steamed cabbage.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Oh.. bacon in beans... bacon in green beans!! Bacon in steamed cabbage.. :) I LOVE bacon in green beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Bacon and eggs for breakfast, BLT's for lunch. I could do that just about every day. For supper, Potato soup with copious amount of bacon, someone posted a bacon and kale skillet the other day that was fabulous. I think you could make a tasty stir fry or fried rice with bacon and veggies. Roasted veggies/potatoes and bacon. Cauliflower and/or broccoli and bacon soup. Bacon and bean soup. Flavor your beans with bacon and use in burritos. BLT salad. Since the packages aren't sealed well, store them in the freezer until you can use them so that don't spoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 You've received some great ideas but you still might get tired of bacon. Do you use Facebook or have a homeschool group in your area? If so, maybe offer to trade some bacon for a whole chicken or something. If you were near me, I'd trade with you. I'd get some tasty bacon and you'd get a break from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 We love bacon here - wish I could take some off your hands! How about a trade for fresh free-range eggs? Our chickens are outdoing themselves and I can't make enough egg dishes to keep up! :) Bacon dishes we love: BLT sandwiches Bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches (especially yummy on croissants) Green beans with bacon balsamic vinaigrette Quiche with bacon Pasta with bacon Bacon just by itself! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have now heard everything. I did not know it was possible to have too much bacon :tongue_smilie: Me either! BLT's, omelets/scrambles, Tomato-bacon pie (seriously to die for), on salads, BLT Pasta... Here's a link to bacon-y blogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 You can copy Burger King and make Bacon Sundaes. I kid you not. We are a less-meat family, so I use it on pizzas, breakfast for dinner, soups, etc. Just use it in casseroles in the place of other meat. It's just very handy to have it pre-cooked in the freezer. For special occasions (like wedding receptions), I've made Baby BLTs: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baby-blt/ Stuffed tomatoes with lots of bacon inside. Delicious. Not healthy! Consider it a fun problem to have. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Mmmm...bacon! This morning at breakfast my 9yodd was suggesting that we make bacon ice cream. Quiche is delicious with bacon, also cheese/bacon strata with mushrooms. Bacon on chef salad, baked potatoes, potato soup. I'd probably freeze half. Have you taken the quiz that determines how addicted to bacon you are? http://www.recipestar.com/quizzes/view/bacon-addict :D Edited September 12, 2012 by Susan in TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Bowtie pasta in alfredo sauce with bacon. Mmmm! Cook and crumble the bacon, add to alfredo sauce, perhaps add a little dash of cayenne pepper. You could also add some chicken, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 -Spinach Salad (w/ tomato, cheese, bacon, eggs on top w/ warm bacon/mustard dressing) http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spinach-salad-with-warm-bacon-mustard-dressing/ -Hard boiled egg & bacon casserole (I just made this yesterday- yummmmmm) http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/breakfast-recipes/brunch-egg-bacon-casserole.htm -Calico Beans (similar to the recipe I used- except I use 1lb of bacon and no ground beef) SOOOOO good in the crockpot :)http://allrecipes.com/recipe/calico-bean-casserole/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=calico%20beans&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe%20Search%20Results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I also just did a search at allrecipes for the ingredient bacon. It came up with 1675 recipes. http://allrecipes.com/search/default.aspx?ms=0&origin=Home+Page&qt=i&pqt=i&fo=0&rt=r&w0=bacon You could also refine the search with other ingredients you have on hand but just scrolling through the list should give you some new ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Spaghetti carbonara? It's pretty filling and makes my meat loving dh happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spaghetti-carbonara-ii/ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/brown-sugar-bacon-waffles/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=brown%20sugar%20bacon&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I just made jalapeno poppers with bacon earlier this week. Half the peppers lenghtwise and cut out the seeds and ribs. Fill with cream cheese (goat cheese will do too). wrap each one in a slice of bacon and roast in a 375degree oven for about 40 minutes. Yummmmmmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I have too much bacon. :blink: I'm sorry. I do not understand this statement. :blink: Spaghetti carbonara Any pasta with bacon Frittatas Bacon wrapped chicken Bacon wrapped steaks Bacon wrapped bacon Bacon and eggs Bacon and bacon Bacon and beans Bacon in fried rice BLTs Turkey bacon melts Potato soup with bacon Pea soup with bacon Bean soup with bacon Any soup with bacon Any casserole with bacon Bacon is meat candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'll trade you some fresh eggs for some bacon. Then we will both be happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyeska Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I make fried rice with bacon. Fry up 6 slices of bacon til crispy. Remove it to cool. Use the bacon grease to fry up the onions and other veggies. (I assume you know how to make fried rice?) Then continue the recipe as normal. Don't drain off the grease because the rice coated in it is yummmmm. Not good for the cholesterol, but a yummy treat. We never have leftovers of bacon fried rice. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acablue Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Home-made bacon pizza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 We also have half a fridge full of bacon. I reckon we've eaten more in the last month than we'd normally eat in a year. I really wish some of you bacon lovers lived close enough to come and take some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 :blink: I'm sorry. I do not understand this statement. :blink:..... Bacon is meat candy. :iagree: I'd love some bacon right now....I have to wait until tomorrow to buy some *sob*.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamzanne Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I made a DELICIOUS (if I can say so myself) corn chowder with a pound of bacon tonight. Our store had nitrate free bacon on sale! I chopped the bacon and cooked it slowly till crisp to render the fat. Then removed the bacon and cooked shallots, celery, and garlic in the bacon fat. Meanwhile, I shucked the fresh corn and cut it off the cob. I brought some chicken stock to a boil with the corn cobs to extract their corn flavor. YUM. When the veggies were tender, I added several sliced zucchini and the corn/chicken stock. Brought it to a boil, then simmered until the zucchini was tender. Added the cut corn, salt and pepper, and cooked for about 5 minutes on medium. Added a cup of half and half and served with the crispy bacon and green onions to put on top. If I hadn't been in such a hurry, I would have added a chopped up red bell pepper and some green beans with the zucchini. Although you don't need any of it to make a delicious corn chowder. It is one of my favorites! By the way - this made enough to feed my household of nine plus four guests. You might use less bacon if its for a smaller crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 One of my favorites that is super cheap is Cabbage and Bacon. I slice up the bacon and throw it in a heavy pot (like Le Creuset) with a sliced onion. Brown that for a while to get the grease all rendered and then throw in as much cabbage as you'd like. Stir and put on the lid. Steam/brown for a while, then stir and re-lid. It takes about 45 minutes for the cabbage to get tender and the bacon crisp. YUM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I have too much bacon. I'm going to stop you right there. :confused1: There is no such thing as too much bacon! :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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