Nothing gets us out of bed faster than the smell of bacon sizzling on a griddle. We love every crispy morsel of this smoky salt-cured pork belly. We love bacon and bacon-wrapped everything. And we’re not alone. Americans consume an average of 17.9 lbs. of bacon each year, and there are holidays to celebrate bacon, including a day devoted to those who love bacon.
Whether served with eggs, topped on a burger, or eaten as a delicious appetizer, bacon is sweet and savory and makes every dish it’s added to so much better. We don’t need a holiday to remind us how amazing bacon is, but we sure love a reason to bring home the bacon and eat extra slices and slabs of bacon.
National Bacon Lovers Day is August 20. Here’s everything you need to know to celebrate.
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When is National Bacon Lovers Day?
National Bacon Lovers Day is celebrated annually on August 20. It’s a food holiday that celebrates one of the world’s oldest preserved foods.
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National Bacon Lovers Day History
Bacon dates back to 1500 B.C. in China. In the 12th century, a church in England gave bacon to any husband who was willing to swear that he had not argued with his wife for one year and one year.
In the 16th century, bringing home strips of bacon was a sign of affluence. Men would “bring home the bacon” and sit around “chewing the fat” with family and friends. It’s not surprising that a love for bacon has endured for centuries.
National Bacon Lovers Day has been celebrated since 2015 after some social media posts promoting bacon went viral. Bacon is the top mentioned pork product on social media.
Another bacon holiday, National Bacon Day, was started in 1997 by college students Danya “D” Goodman and Meff “Human Cannonball” Leonard, who encouraged eating bacon while watching movies starring actor Kevin Bacon.
Additional bacon holidays include:
- March 1: National Pig Day
- First Saturday of September (September 7, 2024): International Bacon Day
- December 30: National Bacon Day
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How Many Americans Love Bacon?
There’s no question how popular bacon is. Bacon generated $6.3 billion in sales in the U.S. last year. Some 62% of restaurants have bacon on their menus and 53% of homes have bacon at all times (because you never know when a bacon craving will strike!).
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How Do You Celebrate Bacon Day?
There are many ways to celebrate Bacon Day. Use #BaconDay as an opportunity to try new bacon styles like: Beef bacon, Smoked bacon, Maple bacon, and more.
You can also try bacon with your favorite foods. Here are ways to bacon your meals better by adding bacon to:
- Breakfast sandwich like a bacon, egg, and cheese
- Hamburgers like bacon cheeseburgers
- Sweet snacks like candied bacon, bacon-fat popcorn, and maple bacon donuts
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Alewel’s Country Meats Achin for Some Bacon Gift Box
One bite and you’ll be achin’ for more award-winning bacon from Alewel’s Country Meats in Warrensburg, Missouri. Founded by Hugo and Dick Alewel in 1932, Alewel’s Achin for Some Bacon Gift Box includes 5 lbs. of hickory-smoked bacon. Each package includes 1 lb. each of Cajun Bacon, Cured Bacon, Dry Cured Bacon, Peppered Bacon, and Raspberry Chipotle Bacon.
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Loveless Cafe Smoked Bacon Sampler
Since opening in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1951, Loveless Cafe has been a Southern landmark famous for its delicious food and Southern hospitality. Loveless Cafe’s Smoked Bacon Sampler contains 4 flavors of shelf-stable bacon, including Applewood Smoked Bacon, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Hickory Smoked Pepper Bacon, and Maplewood Smoked Bacon.
This article originally appeared on Goldbelly.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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