Bacon gets a lot of love from consumers, and justifiably so. Aside from the taste, there are few other protein products as versatile as bacon. It’s a breakfast staple, naturally, but it also works on a sandwich, as an entrée, an appetizer or… in bread pudding or ice cream?
Those creations are among some of the more interesting applications that Cody Lane, president of Pederson’s Natural Farms, has seen in the two years that that his company has helped sponsor Bacon Bash Texas. Now in its third year, the annual charity event/cooking contest draws teams of bacon chefs from across Texas. Last year’s winning entry was a Bacon-Wrapped Lamb Loin. This year’s event is scheduled for October 18 at the Horny Toad Bar & Grill in Cranfills Gap.