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.