National Bacon Lovers Day is coming this Aug. 20, and breakfast menus are stacked as fans prepare to celebrate all-day bacon specials. With increasing demand, producers are offering standout cuts ranging from hand-cured slabs to hickory-smoked staples. Restaurants are seizing the moment to feature premium ingredients in bold bacon dishes that are completely different from the average morning plate.
Air Fryer Twisted Bacon. Photo credit: Southern Supper Club.
Bacon evolves alongside shifting tastes and dietary preferences as kitchen creativity grows. With chefs, bakers and plant-based innovators all reimagining bacon’s role in dishes, the once-simple strip has transformed into a platform for bold ideas and cross-category experimentation.
Marking a meaty tradition
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