Bringing Home the Bacon

Published: Oct. 22, 2019, 9:46 p.m.

b"Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Allan \\xd8mand Ungstrup who is a full time baconista. They talk about all things bacon.\\nGather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.\\nThis week the crew discusses:\\nWhat exactly is a baconista?\\nIs sugar the enemy?\\nHow did Allan get his start in bacon?\\nAllan has a bacon Advent calendar\\nThe type of pig is very important as is the production\\nHowever, you also need to consider your cooking method\\nWhat happens when you feed cherries to pigs?\\nAllan has written a book all about bacon \\u2013 Bacon Moments of Happiness\\nThe book covers all aspects of bacon taste, production, and special types of bacon as well as plenty of recipes and bacon tasting tips and advice\\nHe has a Kickstarter launching in November 5th to fund translating the book from Danish to English\\nMore information can be found at baconista.dk\\nHe also has a Facebook page called Bacon Recipes\\nJoin us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Caf\\xe9 upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH."