Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2018

LC 57 www.LCCmag.com | www.LCcuisineMag.com | www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com LOWCOUNTRY CUISINE I t’s true, just like everything else with its own special day, there’s a day dedicated entirely to honor the salty, crunchy, sometimes smoky, almighty bacon. Originally a mere side to eggs and toast in the mornings, bacon has officially swept the country to become an all- out obsession. Everything from bacon-infused liquors to bacon-topped desserts, it’s hard to find a dish or drink that people won’t try adding it to these days. So how can you join in on the fun come December 30th, officially known as National Bacon Day? WRAP IT. Literally around anything. When a bacon lover is in the kitchen, nothing is off limits. Shrimp, meatloaf, chicken, scallops, hot dogs, steaks, asparagus, jalapeno poppers and more – nothing is safe from being baconized. Why eat healthy vegetables all on their own, right? Don’t believe me? There are even bacon-wrapped pretzels dusted in brown sugar and cayenne, proving that where there’s a will, there’s a way. CHEERS TO IT. If you thought your Bloody Mary was good as-is, wait until you try it with bacon-infused vodka. You read that right … we’re putting bacon in our booze. Fry up your favorite slab of bacon, place it immediately into a liter of vodka with the lid sealed tightly and let sit in a cool, dry area for 5-7 days at room temperature. When it’s done infusing, strain through a coffee filter, rebottle and use as normal in what will easily become your favorite Bloody Mary recipe for Sunday Funday. Or any day; I don’t judge. GET SWEET AND SALTY. Ready for a treat that will please more than just the tip of your tongue? While the taste bud receptors in the very front are responsible for enjoying sweets, it’s the sides of the tongue toward the back of the mouth that pick up on the salty goodness of bacon. With desserts that are a perfect mix of both, you’ll have your whole mouth watering in blissful confusion. Doesn’t celebrating National Bacon Day with a BY KRYSTA CHAPMAN Pork-Tastic Ways to Celebrate National Bacon Day in Style