The ‘Light’ Bacon Explosion
Bacon Explosion
Had to do it. I knew it was going to come. The notorious creation of the BBQ Addicts, The Bacon Explosion a scandalous arteries clogging log of sausage, with crispy bacon bits, wrapped in … you guessed a layer of thick bacon! No trace of a vegetable in sight! None.
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No need to elaborate on the Bacon Explosion recipe since it’s already detailed at the very source – The BBQ Addicts. The only thing that I tweaked was that instead of buying the loose sausage from the store, I went on and made my own since I already have the #10 hand cranked heavy-duty meat grinder I absolutely love, as I can now choose the meat that goes in my sausage (that was pork butt)! In fact they even suggest doing so if you are the adventurer type.
Also I didn’t use the thick cut bacon, simply because I didn’t have the time to run to the store, – I used the regular thin cut one. And as for the rub and barbeque sauce, I did my own a while ago so I had those already.
The result was remarkable and (surprisingly) a very lean Bacon Explosion, against all my expectations!! I imagined this fat-dripping mass of intense mass of meat, but I got a very nicely packed texture with just the right amount of fat content.
I cannot think of any other reasons this Bacon Explosion turned out so lean and mean, but the ground 5 Lbs pork butt I grinded myself, and the thin cut bacon. Nevertheless it was an absolute barbeque delicacy (in the BBQ-ish sense of the word) full with wicked flavors, but not as fat cringe inducing (as for some) as I thought!
I think I could call this the Light Bacon Explosion.
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September 8th, 2009 10:57
I must admit it looks equally delicious… and artery-clogging
September 8th, 2009 11:06
It tasted indeed lovely – but I am not sure I’ll do it again. Although it made some delicious sourdough sandwiches the second day. I’ll have to go measure my cholesterol level after this one.
September 11th, 2009 16:30
When I make meatloaf for my husband, I wrap it in bacon and place it on a cookie rack, over a jelly roll pan – it gets perfectly crispy all the way around!
Sadly, I once tried to hide veggies in there, but he found them!
September 11th, 2009 19:32
Hehe – you can’t fool a meat lover! Or at least on that particular subject.
Never made meatloaf wrapped in bacon! Good point!
Thanks for the comment!
October 8th, 2009 15:14
i don’t even like bacon and i want to eat this up! love it! love your blog, just found it. I’m excited to peek around!!
October 8th, 2009 16:30
Natalie!
Thanks for the comments! Tell me more – you don’t like bacon?? And you’ve been to Romania I see!! Let’s talk!!
cheers!
October 13th, 2009 10:40
Intriguing! Pork stuffed with pork with a pork topper. I love it! Beautiful preparation with that weaving too! This would be a real crowd pleaser at a tailgate part I would imagine, maybe just a little to decadent for your average at home menu.
Thanks for the interesting post!
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October 17th, 2009 04:00
Oh my God! That looks incredible! You outdid yourself with this one, my friend! I wish I could judt reach into the screen and help myself to a serving. lol wow!
October 19th, 2009 10:56
Jessica:
Thanks for the comment! Indeed decadent. I considerit the ‘chocolate’ of all BBQs.
Sam:
Thanks for the comment!
Hehe – you should measure your cholesterol before… and after!
October 20th, 2010 12:32
I am looking for a sort of expert to make this for us…is that you???
Lisa
October 20th, 2010 12:43
It is very easy to make – you need help? let me know – drop me a message from the “Contact Us” form. Cheers!