Best Bacon Recipes

Negroni. Glazed. Bacon. What else do we really need to tell you? Serve this alongside your meats and cheese at a cocktail party (or better yet, sprinkle on top of a Negroni pork shoulder taco). The recipe is courtesy of Tango & Stache, a pop-up culinary experience in San Francisco.

This is my interpretation of a classic. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch — and the braised bacon also makes a great snack. This should even become a staple in your dinner repertoire. The bacon is so versatile it can be used for so many things; it will take your BLT game to the next level. — Chef Ben Grupe of Tempus

These bacon wrapped dates have both sweet and salty flavors that delight the taste buds with every bite. Drizzle them with red pepper sauce before serving. This recipe was originally published in The Chicago Tribune.

No need to bring home the bacon anymore, when you can make it yourself. While there’s plenty of good bacon available these days, the Accidental Locavore loves to make her own. It’s really easy, just takes about a week to cure the meat, and you don’t need a smoker, although you might want one. I generally use two 2 ½-pound pieces of pork belly because it’s easier to handle and you can play around with different spice blends. This started out from Michael Ruhlman’s excellent Charcuterie book. 

If you're obsessed with chicken and waffles, then you have to try this easy twist on the dish. Instead of fried chicken, you'll have crispy bacon and homemade fluffy waffles topped with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness — all in under half an hour. Recipe courtesy of Leena Asuma, Gals That Brunch