8 Mouthwatering
Facts About Bacon.
Whether you fry it up in the morning or
prefer it as a candle scent, bacon is universally
loved for its delicious taste and smell. .
In honor of National Bacon Day on Dec. 30,
here are eight mouthwatering facts about bacon.
1. Bacon is one of the world’s oldest processed
meats, dating back to 1500 BCE.
2. In ancient Rome, bacon was called “petaso” and was
traditionally eaten with figs, pepper sauce and wine. .
3. John Harris opened the first bacon
factory in 1770 in Wiltshire, England. .
4. The phrase “bringing home the bacon” originated in
12th century England, when churches rewarded husbands
with bacon for having an argument-free marriage. .
5. During Word War II, rendered bacon fat
was used to create glycerin, which in turn was
used to create bombs and gunpowder.
6. The 1992 Hardee’s Frisco
Burger revitalized the popularity
of bacon and set the stage for
future bacon-ized burgers.
7. The average American
consumes upwards of 18
pounds of bacon annually. .
8. Camp Bacon is a five-day camp held every
year in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It features speakers,
cooking classes and other bacon-related activities.
8 Mouthwatering Facts About Bacon (National Bacon Day)
8 Mouthwatering
Facts About Bacon.
Whether you fry it up in the morning or
prefer it as a candle scent, bacon is universally
loved for its delicious taste and smell. .
In honor of National Bacon Day on Dec. 30,
here are eight mouthwatering facts about bacon.
1. Bacon is one of the world’s oldest processed
meats, dating back to 1500 BCE.
2. In ancient Rome, bacon was called “petaso” and was
traditionally eaten with figs, pepper sauce and wine. .
3. John Harris opened the first bacon
factory in 1770 in Wiltshire, England. .
4. The phrase “bringing home the bacon” originated in
12th century England, when churches rewarded husbands
with bacon for having an argument-free marriage. .
5. During Word War II, rendered bacon fat
was used to create glycerin, which in turn was
used to create bombs and gunpowder.
6. The 1992 Hardee’s Frisco
Burger revitalized the popularity
of bacon and set the stage for
future bacon-ized burgers.
7. The average American
consumes upwards of 18
pounds of bacon annually. .
8. Camp Bacon is a five-day camp held every
year in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It features speakers,
cooking classes and other bacon-related activities.