Bacon: A Sizzling Tribute

Calling all bacon enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and re-ignite your passion for this beloved culinary treasure on National Bacon Lover’s Day, August 20th.

Bacon Lover’s Day is a celebration honoring the crispy, savory, and mouthwatering delight that is bacon. From breakfast to dinner, and everything in between, this day is all about exploring the versatility and sheer joy that BLACK LABEL^® Bacon brings to our plates. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new flavor combinations and revel in the smoky, crispy, and utterly irresistible appeal of bacon.

We’ll get you started and inspired with some of these delicious recipes featuring BLACK LABEL^® Bacon!

Bacon Wrapped Everything

Wrapping bacon around anything instantly elevates the flavor profile of any dish. These recipes represent a few of the many ways that you can do so, incorporating that salty, sizzling flavor into any tasty entrée.

Bacon Wrapped Sushi https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-wrapped-sushi/
Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-wrapped-onion-rings/
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-wrapped-shrimp/

Candied Bacon

Candied bacon has found its way into our hearts, combining the perfect amount of sweet and savory together in the perfect, crave-able blend. These recipes offer up just the right amount of both flavors to keep you wanting more.

Candied Bacon https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/candied-bacon/
Sweets & Treats Board Featuring https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/dipped-pretzels-and-bacon/https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/candied-bacon-monster-cookies/
Jalapeno Bacon Carmel Corn https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/jalapeno-bacon-caramel-corn/

Bacon Cocktails

With these delicious bacon infused libations, you can have your bacon and drink it too! A bacon infused bourbon offers a smokey sweetness, while bacon bloody mary is the perfect addition to brunch.

Bacon Bloody Mary https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-bloody-mary/
Cherrywood Bacon Infused Manhattan https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/cherrywood-bacon-infused-manhattan/
Jalapeno Bacon Margarita https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/jalapeno-bacon-margarita/

Baking with Bacon

The only thing better than the scent of baking cinnamon rolls? Cinnamon rolls with bacon. We’ve added the savory crispiness of bacon to these sweet and fluffy baked favorites for the ultimate breakfast treat.

Bacon Cinnamon Rolls https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-cinnamon-rolls/
Maple Bacon Monkey Bread https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/maple-bacon-monkey-bread/
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Donuts https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/brown-sugar-bacon-wrapped-donuts/

Bacon Desserts

The crispy savory-ness of bacon combined with the smooth and creamy cool texture of vanilla ice cream is an experience you just need to have for yourself. These sweet treats are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.

Bacon Ice Cream Cones https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-ice-cream-cones/
Bacon S’mores https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-smores/
Bacon Crunch Toffee Bark https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-crunch-toffee-bark/

Bacon Jam

Bacon Jam is so versatile. Spread it on a rustic baguette slice, English Muffins, crackers, or whatever your heart desires.

Bacon Jam https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-jam/
Bacon Cranberry Baked Brie https://www.hormelfoods.com/recipe/bacon-cranberry-baked-brie/

While it’s true that you don’t need a ‘day’ to experiment with a tried-and-true favorite, we’re hoping we’ve inspired you to unleash your creativity to implement BLACK LABEL^® bacon in some new and inspired ways. So, grab your frying pans and join us in savoring the delicious sizzle that bacon brings to the table with some of these delicious recipes on August 20th, Bacon Lover’s Day!