Schmacon Smoked and Cured Beef Slices Giveaway ends 4/8
The Binder Ladies were sent 2 packages of Schmacon to facilitate this review. All opinions are her own.
Bacon, bacon, bacon! Do we have your attention? What if we could tell you there was a company that understand not everyone can eat pork, and they are still able to offer amazing bacon? It’s Beef Bacon! Introducing Schmacon! Schmacon is smoked and cured glazed beef slices that won the FABI (Food & Beverage Innovations) 2014 Award! It’s beef’s answer to bacon! Here are just some of the perks to Schmacon:
* All beef taste
* Less calories, fat and sodium than pork bacon (compare 12-15 gram serving of bacon (60-90 calories) to 30 calories for Schmacon)
* Deli-inspired spices give it a bold flavor
* Crisps faster than pork bacon
* Nitrate-Free
* Gluten-Free
* Crisp and serve – it’s already been brought to its fully cooked temperature
* Carefully trimmed, whole muscle beef with no fillers added
I was sent some fresh Schmacon to review – and oh! This stuff is SO good!! It offers a smokey beef flavor that can be crisped to add crunch. Does it taste like pork bacon? Of course not! It’s BEEF! But it does have a really great flavor and the crispness that pork bacon offers. l would definitely compare the taste of Schmacon to tender, sweet beef jerky. You won’t find the salty, fatty taste of pork bacon in Schmacon, which actually makes it better for you.
I sizzled some in a pan on the stove, and baked another batch in the oven to see how different cooking methods would affect the Schmacon. I can honestly say that there really wasn’t a difference! The oven cooked my Schmacon to perfection in about 7 minutes. Only SEVEN minutes for bacon! There was far less grease in the pan, as well, so that makes for a much easier clean-up. One of the best parts about Schmacon, is that it allows for minimal shrinkage when cooking – unlike pork bacon that shrinks quite a bit.
I tried another fun idea, as well – after baking the Schmacon in the oven, I drizzled some melted white chocolate across the pieces, and then dipped ends in crushed almonds. Mmmmm! It was a very unique but tasty treat!! Schmacon already offers a unique, sweet flavor to it, so the white chocolate made it even better. I’m so excited to try Schmacon on my BLTs, with my morning eggs, on top of salads, wrapped around steaks, with shish-kabobs and much, much more!
Keep your eyes out for Schmacon to hit the shelves of your favorite stores this year. You can also help them out with their Kickstarter campaign. When you donate to their campaign, you’ll get Schmacon shipped to your home, plus some other fun prizes! Visit Schmacon on their website for more information, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for recipes and more reviews of Schmacon!
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Dianna Davis says
I would cook this in a scrambled eggs,and potatoe breakfast burrito, and also a spinach salad would be great
Tricia Igo says
I have to eat a high protein diet – but I still watch fat and calories – I was impressed with the nutrition facts for this! I’d definitely try it on a breakfast sandwich in place of bacon or even turkey bacon.
Holly Thomas says
I would add it to Mac & Cheese.
Faye Gates says
I would eat in my omelets, on top of my salads, or a s BLT. I love bacon, and this looks so good!
Renee Perry says
Boy, it looks great!! I would cook in several ways to use in sour kraut, in soups, and of course on BLT’s and on burgers!
Irina Stiles says
It would be my “go to” for anything related to breakfast.
Christal says
OMG, since being diagnosed with high blood pressure I’ve given up bacon. I don’t like turkey bacon so this could be awesome. I would cook this in the microwave or oven cause I hate to get splattered with hot grease. Then I could eat it with my eggs in the morning, on a BLT for lunch or supper.
denise low says
I would probably put it in a omelet. Sound delicious to me.
Barrie says
I would make a spinach salad with warm bacon dressing!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I would cook SCHMACON with eggs , salsas and even try some chocolate on it