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When Pigs Drink Whiskey, You Get Whiskey-Flavored Bacon

October 23, 2014 by Noemi Leave a Comment

whiskey-flavored bacon

D’oh. That was pretty obvious, wasn’t it? Although in this case, the pork hasn’t been made into bacon yet. But it’s just a matter of time.

Also, who would think of giving pigs whiskey to drink? If you told me that yesterday, I’d say what a waste of whiskey!

whiskey-flavored bacon
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However, it has been proven that if pigs drink whiskey, you do get whiskey-flavored pork.

I’m already slathering like a dog that has gone feral.

The idea is simple in theory – just like black Iberian pigs eating acorn, leading to a distinct flavor. For whiskey-flavored bacon, however, the secret sauce is the mash, which is the pigs’ main diet. The secret recipe was concocted by Mark Bertram, who holds a doctorate in the extremely specific field of swine nutrition from Iowa State University. How impressive is that?

The main person behind whiskey-flavored bacon, however, is Scott Bush, founder of Templeton Rye.

The theory has been implemented, and chefs have used the pork, albeit not in bacon form – yet.

The verdict?

It seems that everyone loved it!

The pigs are available for pre-order, but they’re already taken – with restaurants clamoring them. Oh, well. They’re bound to do it again, and perhaps a restaurant near you will actually make whiskey-flavored bacon.

Read more about the whole idea, technicalities, etc. here.

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Filed Under: Cool Stuff & Geekery, General Tagged With: Alcohol, Bacon, Dept. of Want It!, food

About Noemi

Freelance writer and wannabe beach bum; ditched her day job as an English teacher for writing and has not regretted it a single bit. When not writing, Noemi can be found on the road, hoping to encounter the dragon of her dreams. Yes, she's into fantasy novels, gadgets, and practically anything that catches her interest. Shiny!

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