The MattTuck Thread aka Skincare for Cyclists

[beeatnik]

So, what's your favorite brand of bacon?

[4Rings6Stars]

So, what's your favorite brand of bacon?

Brand? We get most of our meat from various local farms on Saturday morning at the farmer's market. Come on, this is the paceline...we are riding $10k bikes, do you think we eat Hormel?

[beeatnik]

I was at Walmart last week (first time there in over 2 years). And I was tempted to try Wright Brand Bacon. They buy a lot of ad time on the local sports talk station. Just couldn't bring myself to spending $9 for bacon at Walmart.

[MattTuck]

I don't always eat bacon, but when I do, I eat Benton's. (http://bentonscountryhams2.com/)

The only bacon I know that has a waitlist.

[PQJ]

I don't always eat bacon, but when I do, I eat Benton's. (http://bentonscountryhams2.com/)

The only bacon I know that has a waitlist.

The Richard Sachs of bacon (does that make it kosher?)! I'll need to try it some time.

[djg]

The Richard Sachs of bacon (does that make it kosher?)! I'll need to try it some time.

Not Kosher, but we don't buy chazerei for the house.

Hillside Turkey Farms in Thurmont, MD makes a Turkey Bacon that rocks -- it's real meat, not pressed whatever weirdness, and sort of a cross between a smoked ham type thing (a la Canadian bacon)and a baconny thing. Maybe not fatty enough for some tastes, but it's delicious.

And then there's that Dartagnan duck bacon . . .

[FlashUNC]

Local butcher makes two kinds of house bacon -- one is cured with truffle oil, the other in sorghum butter.

Both are outlandishly good.

[avalonracing]

I haven't had red meat in 15 years. Damn I miss bacon. And don't even try to tell me that pork doesn't count. I know "it's the other red meat".

[William]

I like Kevin-Bacon....

http://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/Kevin-Bacon.jpg





http://www.thebort.com/www/Smileys/default/BaconDance.gif http://www.thebort.com/www/Smileys/default/BaconDance.gifhttp://www.thebort.com/www/Smileys/default/BaconDance.gif

William

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . is boldly going where no Paceline thread has gone before! :banana:

BBD

[ColonelJLloyd]

We make our own, but I'll use Wright's from time to time. Thankfully it's not a Wal-Mart exclusive. Were it I'd never know about it.

[josephr]

I don't always eat bacon, but when I do, I eat Benton's. (http://bentonscountryhams2.com/)

The only bacon I know that has a waitlist.

Only shipping orders have a waitlist. If you walk in the store, they've plenty available for face-to-face customers. Took the kids whitewater rafting on the Ocoee over the July 4th holiday, stopped in and got 4 lbs, only have 1lb package left. Its not even in the same category as "bacon."

Also, their prosciutto is amazing.
Joe

[Likes2ridefar]

this place is ridiculous...very lucky to work across the street from it!

Dixon's Farmstand (http://www.dicksonsfarmstand.com/)

the 80-20 burger/bacon blend
pastrami
bacon, of course!
tasso ham
all the sausages
pulled pork

:help:

[Ken Robb]

at our local Ralphs Supermarket and Von's we have old-timey butcher display cases besides the modern displays of packaged meats. Both sell thick-sliced bulk bacon and it is better than any pre-packed stuff I have tried and it only costs $3-4 a pound. Admittedly I have not tried some of the esoteric brands mentioned above.
We have a local market/butcher shop called Seisel's where they smoke their own bacon and it is, forgive me, a cut above but costs $8 lb.

[josephr]

this place is ridiculous...very lucky to work across the street from it!

Dixon's Farmstand (http://www.dicksonsfarmstand.com/)

the 80-20 burger/bacon blend
pastrami
bacon, of course!
tasso ham
all the sausages
pulled pork

:help:


80/20 - burger-bacon blend? holy smokes...I just read that and I'm aching for a road trip!

[MattTuck]

PS. I'm not sure what I did to deserve an [appreciation?] thread... but I changed my avatar in honor of it.

That color scheme and cinzano quote were played out.

[Likes2ridefar]

80/20 - burger-bacon blend? holy smokes...I just read that and I'm aching for a road trip!

they are awesome. best burger that I've ever had (and i'm a burger snob!) I usually blend a lot into my burgers but this is one that just doesnt need anything.

they sell it in patties that are pretty big, about a half pound, maybe a touch more for $6 each . usually i split it in half to make two burgers and put it on a brioche from amy's bread in the same market with some aged cheddar from the cheese shop in the market. maybe a little spread of locally made dill pickle relish?:banana:

[shovelhd]

What's bacon?

[beeatnik]

Only shipping orders have a waitlist. If you walk in the store, they've plenty available for face-to-face customers. Took the kids whitewater rafting on the Ocoee over the July 4th holiday, stopped in and got 4 lbs, only have 1lb package left. Its not even in the same category as "bacon."

Also, their prosciutto is amazing.
Joe

My fav:

http://laquercia.us/cuts_ham_prosciutto_americano

[josephr]

they are awesome. best burger that I've ever had (and i'm a burger snob!) I usually blend a lot into my burgers but this is one that just doesnt need anything.

they sell it in patties that are pretty big, about a half pound, maybe a touch more for $6 each . usually i split it in half to make two burgers and put it on a brioche from amy's bread in the same market with some aged cheddar from the cheese shop in the market. maybe a little spread of locally made dill pickle relish?:banana:

just give me the bread, cheese, and meat...too bad I'm 1200 miles away. Guess I need to get my touring bike built and start pedaling!
Joe

[josephr]

My fav:

http://laquercia.us/cuts_ham_prosciutto_americano

I'll make a deal with ya...you order Benton's prosciutto and I'll order this stuff. Then we'll compare notes!
Joe

[Fishbike]

PS. I'm not sure what I did to deserve an [appreciation?] thread... but I changed my avatar in honor of it.

That color scheme and cinzano quote were played out.

I so much prefer the new avatar. Like a classic steal frame, subtle is best.

[Cat3roadracer]

. . . is boldly going where no Paceline thread has gone before! :banana:

BBD

Dave,

What the heck is that?

[jtakeda]

What's bacon?

It's the red and white thing that makes vegetarians not vegetarian anymore. ;)

[Fiertetimestwo]

I was just on holiday in Sabah, Malaysia (on the island of Borneo). No pork products anywhere- I guess due to Malaysia being predominantly a Muslim country.

During our hotel breakfasts we encountered the strangeness of "Turkey Ham" :eek:and "Beef Bacon":eek::eek:.

Needless to say, after the first day I stuck to paratha, curry and sambal for breakfast.

[tv_vt]

Beeatnik,

BTW I got it. Not sure if anyone else did :)

Cheers.

[yngpunk]

I was just on holiday in Sabah, Malaysia (on the island of Borneo). No pork products anywhere- I guess due to Malaysia being predominantly a Muslim country.

During our hotel breakfasts we encountered the strangeness of "Turkey Ham" :eek:and "Beef Bacon":eek::eek:.

Needless to say, after the first day I stuck to paratha, curry and sambal for breakfast.

In some Muslin countries where there is a large ex-pat and/or tourist population, the major hotels will serve pork products...but on a separate table clearly labeled as containing pork. We used to joke that anyone who would be willing to approach the pork containing table would be openly laughed at by the other diners in the room.

[beeatnik]

I once got a terrible tummy ache after eating too many carnitas tacos. A week of Metamucil and I was better. Worst pain I've experienced my whole life; I was 10.

What's your favorite national/historic monument?

[beeatnik]

How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?

[rickbb]

Shaller and Weber!
http://www.schallerweber.com/product/double-smoked-bacon/

[EA120711]

I don't always eat bacon, but when I do, I eat Benton's. (http://bentonscountryhams2.com/)

The only bacon I know that has a waitlist.

Wait list for bacon?? That's amazing

[plattyjo]

Several years ago, I decided to do some yearly photo challenges on Flickr. One year I attempted to ride my bike everyday (only missed one day), and the subsequent year I decided to try and eat bacon everyday (http://www.flickr.com/photos/plattyjo/sets/72157611984930675/with/3214814684/) (missed about a week - it's harder than you think to do something methodically for 365 days!)

Here's the final photo:http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2718/4235673370_010a5b93db_z.jpg

[choke]

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[beeatnik]

You, sir, are a great American.

Several years ago, I decided to do some yearly photo challenges on Flickr. One year I attempted to ride my bike everyday (only missed one day), and the subsequent year I decided to try and eat bacon everyday (http://www.flickr.com/photos/plattyjo/sets/72157611984930675/with/3214814684/) (missed about a week - it's harder than you think to do something methodically for 365 days!)

Here's the final photo:http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2718/4235673370_010a5b93db_z.jpg

[mistermo]

http://youtu.be/qOpI9Y6py9c

[tuxbailey]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/971784_495112020571641_837036422_n.jpg

[dogdriver]

Favorite bacon? The piece on my plate, scrambled in my eggs, on my burger, or in my hand... about to be eaten by me. There is only good bacon. It makes everything better.

[plattyjo]

You, sir, are a great American.

I'm actually a ma'am, but thanks!

[MattTuck]

In case you were all interested, there may soon be relief from high Bacon prices (http://qz.com/157136/good-news-your-bacon-might-get-cheaper-next-year/).
The invisible hand of Adam Smith seems to have responded to high bacon prices with higher production. Economics at work. :banana::banana::banana:http://helifreak.com/images/smilies/BaconDance.gif


http://qzprod.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/screen-shot-2013-12-12-at-11-20-26-am.png?w=640&h=302

[torquer]

Brand? ... Come on, this is the paceline...we are riding $10k bikes, do you think we eat Hormel?
Reviving this thread (especially the Hormel reference) due to breaking news...
http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/08/bacon-powered-motorcycle.html
(It was a toss-up between this thread or one of the motorcycle threads. Anyone recognize the original bike?)
http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/grub/2014/08/12/12-driven-by-bacon.o.jpg/a_560x375.jpg
Hormel Foods has built the world's first bike completely powered by bacon grease biodiesel. When mixed with other compounds, a pound of bacon grease renders out to make a gallon of "pig fuel" that produces, as a by-product, the sweet smell of bacon in the motorcycle's exhaust. The bike gets 75 to 100 miles per gallon, which at $3.50 a gallon isn't bad, and naturally, this whole thing rolls with a phalanx of marketing gimmickry, including a special hashtag and a Hormel-financed documentary to chronicle its cross-country voyage.

The lucky driver of the pork motorcycle is described as a "bacon lover," and as is custom with these things, the trip across the U.S. sounds like it will be a journey of self-discovery and lard. The crew is looking to connect with kindred bacon fans, noting, "we're obviously bacon to the core."

[weisan]

I was just on holiday in Sabah, Malaysia (on the island of Borneo). No pork products anywhere- I guess due to Malaysia being predominantly a Muslim country.

During our hotel breakfasts we encountered the strangeness of "Turkey Ham" :eek:and "Beef Bacon":eek::eek:.

Needless to say, after the first day I stuck to paratha, curry and sambal for breakfast.

Fierte-pal, if it's up to me, I would choose paratha and curry over bacon...any day everytime! :p
http://farinakingsley.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Crispy-and-chewy-roti-prata-with-fish-curry.png

Oh oh...and to answer the OP's original question, in my household of eight, we get our truckload supply of bacon from Costco....where else?! :p

[OtayBW]

It's the red and white thing that makes vegetarians not vegetarian anymore. ;)
Au contraire, mon ami.......:no:

[beeatnik]

Bacon tastes good. Pork chops taste good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0zJSgHDnpw

[stephenmarklay]

Reviving this thread (especially the Hormel reference) due to breaking news...
http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/08/bacon-powered-motorcycle.html
(It was a toss-up between this thread or one of the motorcycle threads. Anyone recognize the original bike?)
http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/grub/2014/08/12/12-driven-by-bacon.o.jpg/a_560x375.jpg
Hormel Foods has built the world's first bike completely powered by bacon grease biodiesel. When mixed with other compounds, a pound of bacon grease renders out to make a gallon of "pig fuel" that produces, as a by-product, the sweet smell of bacon in the motorcycle's exhaust. The bike gets 75 to 100 miles per gallon, which at $3.50 a gallon isn't bad, and naturally, this whole thing rolls with a phalanx of marketing gimmickry, including a special hashtag and a Hormel-financed documentary to chronicle its cross-country voyage.

The lucky driver of the pork motorcycle is described as a "bacon lover," and as is custom with these things, the trip across the U.S. sounds like it will be a journey of self-discovery and lard. The crew is looking to connect with kindred bacon fans, noting, "we're obviously bacon to the core."


Funny, I have seen this engine in another bike. It is out of a MB smart car. I would ride it. :banana:

[beeatnik]

the Lady has been giving me a hard time about sun exposure and my lack of a compensating skin care regiment. other than sunscreen and moisturizer, do you guys use any products to prevent the Leatherface Syndrome

been thinking of trying this stuff:

http://sportiquebodycare.com/products/elements-cream-detail