makin' bacon
Treat yourself: Bacon’s daily flavors bring unexpected pairings
We were super excited when Austin eatery Bacon opened its doors at West 10th and Lamar last September — bacon burgers? Bacon tacos? Bacon waffles? They know the way to our (maybe not-so-healthy) hearts.
But did you know that Bacon features daily specials of house-seasoned strips smothered in unexpected pairings of spices and sauces? As if you needed another excuse to swing by this specialty café, every flavor on this rotating, ever-expanding menu demands sampling.
Jesse Fincher, General Manager of Bacon, has a particular fondness for the classics.
“I would definitely have to go with our house-cured and smoked bacon as my number one option,” he says of his favorite daily flavor. “Thick cut, juicy bacon is the way to go!”
If you’re looking to experiment with some edgier options, you’ve got plenty to choose from.
“My favorites are, in order,” Fincher continues, “Citrus BBQ, Cinnamon Sugar, Tabasco, Chipotle and Maple Pepper.”
Cinnamon sugar?! We knew bacon was breakfast’s best friend, but this perfectly seasoned salty-sweet combo is truly a masterpiece.
“We keep it exciting by always trying to rubs for our bacon,” Fincher explains. And they’re always experimenting: “We even did a Wasabi bacon that was actually really tasty,” he recalls.
Who knew our favorite indulgence could be so complex? We can’t wait to try all of Bacon’s specials — and maybe we’ll even be inspired to try our own recipes at home.
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