Chocolate-covered bacon facts for kids
Chocolate-covered bacon on a stick
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| Place of origin | North America |
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| Main ingredients | Pork belly, chocolate |
| 638 (440 from fat; serving size 132 g) kcal | |
| Other information | cholesterol 53 mg, sodium 632 mg, potassium 347 mg, carbohydrate 37.7 g, protein 11.3 g |
Chocolate-covered bacon is a unique American snack. It's made by taking cooked bacon and covering it with either milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Sometimes, people add toppings like sea salt, crushed pistachios, walnuts, or almond pieces.
This interesting food has been around since at least 2005. You might even remember a similar idea from a 2003 episode of The Simpsons. In that episode, Homer accidentally creates "fudge-covered bacon" and loves it! The popularity of chocolate-covered bacon has grown, and it has even been shown on TV food programs. You can find it at state fairs, often served with chocolate sauce for dipping. Some places have even turned it into a fancy "gourmet" food bar.
How it's Made and Different Kinds
To make chocolate-covered bacon, people usually use streaky bacon. First, the bacon is cooked until it's crispy. Then, it's dipped into melted chocolate. After that, any toppings are added, and the bacon is left to cool down.
One way to make it is to dip the bacon only halfway. This leaves some of the crispy bacon showing. Another fun idea, especially in Britain, is to wrap a small cube of chocolate inside uncooked bacon. This "bacon parcel" is then cooked in the oven. The result is warm bacon with a sweet, melted chocolate center.
In the United States, mixing bacon with sweet ingredients has become very popular. Recipes for these sweet and savory treats often spread quickly online. This trend has led to many new food ideas. For example, some people make candied bacon cubes. Others bake bacon strips with brown sugar to use as a garnish for drinks.
See also
In Spanish: Panceta con chocolate para niños
