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Old 07-19-2007, 05:58 PM
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Bacon Salt
I learned about this five minutes ago. Four minutes and thirty seconds ago, I placed my first order.

I'd like to officially welcome my new, bacony overlords. I've always wanted to try a bacon milkshake....
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Old 07-19-2007, 06:03 PM
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I just ordered the 3-pack!
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Old 07-19-2007, 06:05 PM
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It's kosher-certified, so Jews and Muslims could eat it and enjoy the great taste of bacon?
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Old 07-19-2007, 06:12 PM
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Yay, they even take PayPal.
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Old 07-19-2007, 06:20 PM
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Wow. I think it was less than a minute from when I read the original post to clicking to complete the purchase transaction. I'm so excited that I'm beside myself.
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Old 07-19-2007, 06:31 PM
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Yes, yes.........oh god yes.
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Old 07-19-2007, 06:36 PM
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If we find out Asimovian is getting a kick-back from these guys, do we kick his ass or congratulate him on a sound selling paradigm?
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Old 07-19-2007, 06:42 PM
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If we find out Asimovian is getting a kick-back from these guys, do we kick his ass or congratulate him on a sound selling paradigm?
I say we write his boss and recommend a raise.
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Old 07-19-2007, 07:01 PM
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I may be a Straight Dope member, but I simply don't have the genius necessary to bring something like this to market. I thank my lucky stars that I'm smart enough to recognize their genius in producing it!

I wonder if I can get a referral fee, though.
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Old 07-19-2007, 07:11 PM
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(ching-ching) Another sale here!
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Old 07-19-2007, 07:13 PM
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I can go buy some in person.
I think I'll do that soon.


Plus, since it's kosher, it takes away one of my stumbling blocks to conversion there's still the whole believing in Jesus thing. But with this - I'd be halfway to solving the bacon cheeseburger problem
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Old 07-19-2007, 07:23 PM
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The only thing greater than this, IMO, would be bacon butter.
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Old 07-19-2007, 07:27 PM
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The only thing greater than this, IMO, would be bacon butter.
How about bacon ice cream?
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Old 07-19-2007, 09:19 PM
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I'm so excited that I'm beside myself.
Heh. Bacon Salt next to Pork Rind.

And you can bet your hams I'm ordering some. I'm going to try making a BLT without the B--just the seasoning.
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Old 07-19-2007, 10:04 PM
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Okay, I want you guys to report back after you've tried it.

"Let's get Mikey!"

"He won't eat it - he hates everything."

"He likes it! Hey Mikey!"

StG
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Old 07-19-2007, 10:34 PM
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I bought the 3 pack.

I became kind of obsessed with salts after sampling a bunch from Salt Traders. The Danish Viking Smoked Salt really is amazing stuff.

And mmmmm, bacon.
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Old 07-20-2007, 09:24 AM
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Count me in the list of those who purchased within seconds of entering the site. OMG, I can't wait to put this on potatoes. And everything else.
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Old 07-20-2007, 09:44 AM
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I placed an order as soon as I read the first sentence of the OP. Got the regular and the hickory flavors.
Bacon: FOOD OF THE GODS!
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:09 AM
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We're on a quest to make everything taste like bacon
Now that's a business plan I can get behind!

And poking around in the "our story" brought up:
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We smelled a big opportunity (which, ironically, smelled exactly like bacon frying on a Sunday morning).
I like these guys. And god help me, I could not resist placing an order for the three pack...
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:35 AM
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We demand it go on sale in the UK
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:01 PM
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Oh. Oh my goodness.



I may have to reconsider my atheism, for this is strong proof for the existence of a loving God.



When y'all get your orders, please, please bump this thread to report your tasting results. This seems almost too good to be true, and I need some firsthand reportage before I go and buy a hundred bottles of this stuff.
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:05 PM
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I just ordered the three-pack. I'm going to be eagerly sitting by my mailbox until it gets here.
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:12 PM
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I think it's safe to say that these two gentlemen are the greatest inventors of all time.

I prefer to add bacon to foods that would benefit from the addition of bacon. Since, however, there are times that it's just not possible, I have purchased the "Hickory" version.

I wish I'd invented this!
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:14 PM
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I love bacon, and yet, I am vegetarian. This is the answer to all of my prayers! Thank you for finding this! I ordered the three-pack too!
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:25 PM
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I may be a Straight Dope member, but I simply don't have the genius necessary to bring something like this to market. I thank my lucky stars that I'm smart enough to recognize their genius in producing it!

I wonder if I can get a referral fee, though.
Mark me down for one.
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:43 PM
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Googling around, I see that somebody has discovered the Bacon Salt Bloody Mary.



I may not be able to wait for reviews from this thread's buyers.

Be strong... Be strong...




bacon bacon bacon bacon
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:51 PM
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1 to 3 WEEKS?? DAMMIT! DAMMIT! Why don't they have a express option?

--FCOD
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:51 PM
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I may not be able to wait for reviews from this thread's buyers.
Why, friend, do you resist? Why not find out for yourself like the rest of us?

Joiiiiiiiin us...it's bliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiss...
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:52 PM
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We demand it go on sale in the UK

Ooh, seconded! It's bound to be unhealthy but I'd love to try it.
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:02 PM
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Exactly why wasn't this on the national news?

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Old 07-20-2007, 01:03 PM
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Why, friend, do you resist? Why not find out for yourself like the rest of us?
I fear disappointment. It cannot possibly be as good as it sounds. Can it?


bacon bacon bacon
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:06 PM
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I fear disappointment. It cannot possibly be as good as it sounds. Can it?


bacon bacon bacon
It can, it must.

This could possibly be the greatest invention since the wheel or the BLT
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:14 PM
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It's zero calorie and vegetarian, too? This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

Truly, I feel like the universe loves me today.

I think I need to get the sampler...
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:32 PM
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Got the sampler, but I didn't know the shipping would take 1-3 weeks! Why do you mock me, oh Lord?!

When it arrives....yesss...bacon salted mashed potatoes, bacon salted cheese fries, bacon salted rice, bacon salted bacon...

Also, they have a recipe for bacon salted baked salmon that sounds tasty, I'll definitely try that as well.
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:38 PM
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ooooh,oooh just had a thought...........Bacon salted bacon.

Twice the taste for half the fat
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:45 PM
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Some bars offer free peanuts or popcorn.

Check out what my favorite bar gives away

http://www.harrisgrill.com/specials.aspx

mmmm, bacon
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:47 PM
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Oh my. A bacon salted tomato sandwich.

*salivates*
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:54 PM
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Mmmm. Bacon Margaritas!

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I love bacon, and yet, I am vegetarian.
Slight threadjack here - thinly sliced tofu fried in soy sauce or tamari makes a passable vegetarian bacon. Try it!
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:23 PM
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Count me in! Just ordered the 3-pack. If this stuff's as awesome as I hope it will be, my vegetarian soul will weep with joy. Can't wait to try it in my Bloody Mary!
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:44 PM
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Some bars offer free peanuts or popcorn.

Check out what my favorite bar gives away

http://www.harrisgrill.com/specials.aspx

mmmm, bacon
Harrisgrill sounds great but gives no indication of what city and state it's in.
Man, I could eat crispy bacon and drink cold beer 'till the arteries clog up again.
Gotta have cheese fries with that too!!!
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:54 PM
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I *SO* need to hear reviews...

What is it with bacon?? It is the culinary equivalent of Marilyn Monroe or something - on the white-trashy side of things, but you can't NOT start drooling at the thought of...um...taking a bite?

Well, that analogy didn't get me anywhere, did it?

or, to quote Cervaise: bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:56 PM
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They'd better be filling these orders in the order they got them or I'm gonna be pissed!
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:58 PM
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ooooh,oooh just had a thought...........Bacon salted bacon.
Oh, Lord, why must you torment me so...!

And I wonder if these guys aren't going to be a victim of their own success. Based on the stampede in this thread alone, they're gonna have to produce supertankers of this stuff every single week to keep up with demand. Just watch the estimated shipping times on the website start to climb...


ETA: bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:02 PM
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Hurry up and make it very, very popular, folks. Then they might think about exporting it down here.

*drool*
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:03 PM
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They'd better be filling these orders in the order they got them or I'm gonna be pissed!
Dude! Just occurred to me: we can take this stuff to Dodger Stadium and have bacon-salted Dodger Dogs!

I'm am re-overjoyed!
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:05 PM
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And Hickory-Bacon-salted garlic fries!

O frabjous day!
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:09 PM
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Harrisgrill sounds great but gives no indication of what city and state it's in.
Man, I could eat crispy bacon and drink cold beer 'till the arteries clog up again.
Gotta have cheese fries with that too!!!
Bacon and beer, IMHO were made for each other....

Jake, sorry, but we are in Pittsburgh. The other night, I must have eaten 2lbs of Bacon. They also do a wicked pork shank.

I'm ordering some of the salt and am going to blow their minds.
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:11 PM
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I can go buy some in person.
I think I'll do that soon.
Oh snap! I ordered online without realizing that I can buy it, in person, about a block away from my office. I'm trying to get people wound up about a bacon salt-buying trip right now.
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:23 PM
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I don't get the excitement, personally.

You want all of your food to taste like bacon?
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:25 PM
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Oh snap! I ordered online without realizing that I can buy it, in person, about a block away from my office. I'm trying to get people wound up about a bacon salt-buying trip right now.
You! Go! Now! We can get instant review! Run, don't walk!
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