Once Again, Bacon Comes Through

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A while back, I spotted a bag of Roegelein bacon scraps at Gordon Food Service. Naturally, I pounced. This is wonderful bacon. But it was getting old, and I hadn’t finished it. So I put it in a Pyrex dish to render the grease out of it. I got it started in the microwave, and then I baked it, covered, at 175-250. Mostly 175. At then end, it was dark brown and slightly crunchy, with kind of a glazed appearance. I realized…this is the perfect crust for my barbecue beans! Next time I make them, I’ll put about half an inch of this stuff on top before I bake it.

It’s really good.