Whether it’s layered on a sandwich, crumbled over a salad, or sizzling beside your eggs at breakfast, bacon has a way of stealing the spotlight. But beyond its crispy charm lies a surprising history and some seriously fun trivia. To celebrate National Bacon Lovers Day, one of your favorite restaurants is serving up six sizzling facts about bacon that’ll make you love it even more. You may never look at your side of bacon the same way again!
Bacon Dates Back to 1500 B.C.
That’s right, bacon has been around for over 3,500 years. Ancient Chinese civilizations were curing pork bellies long before modern diners existed. And while the bacon we know today may be a little crispier, the love for salted, savory pork has stood the test of time.
There’s a Bacon of the Month Club (Yes, Really)
If getting bacon delivered to your doorstep every month sounds like a dream, good news, it’s real. There are multiple Bacon of the Month clubs out there that ship artisan, flavored, and even internationally inspired bacons to hardcore fans across the country.
Americans Eat About 18 Pounds of Bacon a Year
The average American puts away roughly 18 pounds of bacon per year, and honestly, we’re not surprised. From breakfast plates to burgers and baked goods, bacon shows up in just about everything these days.
There’s a Whole Science Behind That Irresistible Smell
That iconic bacon aroma? It’s the result of something called the Maillard reaction, a chemical process that happens when meat meets heat. Combine that with bacon’s fat content and smoky cure, and you’ve got one of the most crave-worthy scents ever created.
Bacon Is More Than Just Breakfast
While it’s a star on the breakfast menu at your favorite restaurants like Stow Café, it also shines in sweet and savory dishes alike. Think: bacon-wrapped dates, maple bacon donuts, or even bacon-infused bourbon cocktails.
Bacon Has Been to Space
In the 1960s, astronauts on the Apollo missions brought bacon cubes as part of their space rations. While not quite the crispy strips we love on Earth, it goes to show that even in space, bacon finds a way.
Celebrate National Bacon Day at Stow Cafe!
Next time you visit your go-to restaurants like Stow Cafe, celebrate National Bacon Lovers Day by ordering something crispy, smoky, and delicious—or try making a bacon-inspired dish at home. However you enjoy it, one thing’s for sure: bacon is here to stay!
To discover all of our delicious options, we encourage you to check out our online menu, order online, or stop in and dine with us today!
