{"id":27143,"date":"2025-05-29T12:55:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T11:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/?p=27143"},"modified":"2025-06-03T14:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T13:29:48","slug":"the-timeless-appeal-of-bacon-a-chefs-essential-ingredient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/articles\/products\/the-timeless-appeal-of-bacon-a-chefs-essential-ingredient\/","title":{"rendered":"The Timeless Appeal of Bacon: A Chef\u2019s Essential Ingredient"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bacon holds a unique place in professional kitchens. It\u2019s part of our language, our memories, and for many, their ideal last meal. James Beard once said he\u2019d choose bacon and eggs if facing the gallows\u2014and he wasn\u2019t alone. Records from Texas show bacon featured in up to 20% of last meal requests before the practice was stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even extreme eating blogger Craig Harker had to admit defeat when attempting a 100-slice bacon sandwich\u2014he managed 38 before calling it quits. But true to bacon\u2019s pull, he was back cooking with it soon after. Few ingredients have that kind of hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pancetta-788x394.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pancetta-788x394.webp 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pancetta-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pancetta-200x100.webp 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pancetta-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pancetta.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bacon Is for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Tom Parker Bowles put it: \u201cGloriously democratic, bacon cares little for class, cash or snobbery.\u201d It\u2019s found on greasy spoons and fine-dining menus alike. Even astronauts aren\u2019t exempt\u2014Tim Peake requested bacon sandwiches in space, with Heston Blumenthal developing a zero-gravity-friendly version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Bacon Is Irresistible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s science behind bacon\u2019s appeal. According to cognitive psychologist Dr Johan Lundstr\u00f6m, it&#8217;s the &#8220;perfect olfactory storm&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fat + protein \u2013 Our brains are hard-wired to crave them.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depth of flavour \u2013 A balance of salt, sweet, umami, and slight bitterness.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irresistible aroma \u2013 The smell alone can trigger hunger.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In a hot pan, bacon crisps up thanks to the Maillard reaction, delivering deep, savoury notes and that unmistakable texture chefs rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bacon-sandwich-788x394.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bacon-sandwich-788x394.webp 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bacon-sandwich-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bacon-sandwich-200x100.webp 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bacon-sandwich-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bacon-sandwich.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bacon Sandwich: A British Favourite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The bacon sandwich remains one of the UK\u2019s best-loved dishes. It\u2019s simple, adaptable, and satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classic approach \u2013 Add <a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/premium-tomato-ketchup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHEF Approved Ketchup<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/brown-sauce-with-sugars-and-sweetener\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brown Sauce<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade it \u2013 BLTs, bacon and brie, chicken and bacon, or a twist on egg mayo.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customise \u2013 Offer smoked or unsmoked depending on customer preference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of the easiest ways to let bacon shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bacon Adds Depth and Versatility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacon, particularly smoked streaky, adds richness to stews, sauces, and lean proteins. Use it to wrap chicken, pork fillets, monkfish, or even asparagus. Its natural saltiness lifts the overall flavour without overpowering other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vegetable Side Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saut\u00e9 chopped bacon until crisp, add garlic, then toss in blanched cabbage or <a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/garden-peas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHEF Approved peas<\/a>. Finish with double cream and black pepper.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try braised lettuce and peas with bacon in chicken stock\u2014ideal with roast meats or pigeon breasts as a starter.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pasta with a Kick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a Calabrian-style sauce by browning unsmoked back bacon with garlic and <a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/crushed-chillies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHEF Approved chilli flakes<\/a>. Add tinned tomatoes and simmer. Serve with spaghetti for a simple, robust alternative to ragu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raw-bacon-788x394.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raw-bacon-788x394.webp 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raw-bacon-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raw-bacon-200x100.webp 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raw-bacon-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raw-bacon.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bacon Bits: Big Flavour in Small Pieces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Crispy bacon bits can add crunch, texture, and depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to make them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook smoked or unsmoked streaky bacon until crisp.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain and chop finely.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Top salads, soups, pasta, risottos, or baked potatoes.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve on loaded fries\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/theotleyburgercompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Otley Burger Company<\/a> has recently added Bacon Fries with baconaise, cheese and onions to their menu.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baconaise: Creamy Bacon Mayo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Baconaise is a simple but impactful way to add bacon flavour to burgers, sandwiches, or dips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook 4\u20136 bacon strips, save 2 tbsp of the rendered fat.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blend egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, and salt.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly add warm bacon fat, then blend in neutral oil.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add two strips of crumbled bacon for texture.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick alternative: Mix blitzed bacon into CHEF Approved Mayonnaise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use it on buns, as a dip, or thin with vinegar for salad dressings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bacon in Classic Dishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacon isn\u2019t always about crispness. In Dublin Coddle\u2014an Irish stew of bacon, sausages, onions, and potatoes\u2014bacon is gently simmered to create a soft, savoury texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dish gained attention when chef Hugh Corcoran added it to his London menu, receiving both criticism and cult praise. It\u2019s a reminder that bacon\u2019s role can be comforting and nostalgic, as well as bold and indulgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Waste: Use Every Bit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rendered bacon fat is valuable in any kitchen. Use it for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frying roast potatoes or bubble and squeak<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding depth to beans or warm dressings<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacing butter in savoury pastries<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making bacon and cheese scones with chives or wild garlic<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bacon-Pancakes-788x394.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bacon-Pancakes-788x394.webp 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bacon-Pancakes-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bacon-Pancakes-200x100.webp 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bacon-Pancakes-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bacon-Pancakes.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose CHEF Approved Bacon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The CHEF Approved bacon range is built to meet the demands of busy professional kitchens, offering consistent quality and reliable performance. Available in both smoked and unsmoked back bacon, the select range comes in 4 x 2.27kg and 4 x 2kg formats to suit a variety of kitchen operations. Produced by our BRC AA grade supplier, every rasher is cut from carefully selected A grade pork sourced through our independent supply chain. With in-house smoking for the smoked range, you can expect full-bodied flavour and uniform slices that deliver on quality in every pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thought: A Staple for Every Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether in a sandwich, a pasta sauce, or as a flavour base in a stew, bacon continues to deliver. As Dr Lundstr\u00f6m said: \u201cWhen combined with its powerful odour, resistance to bacon is futile.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let CHEF Approved bacon do what it does best\u2014bring satisfaction to every plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bacon holds a unique place in professional kitchens. It\u2019s part of our language, our memories, and for many, their ideal last meal. James Beard once said he\u2019d choose bacon and eggs if facing the gallows\u2014and he wasn\u2019t alone. 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