# OK, bacon lovers, I have found the ultimate Super Bowl snack **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 29, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562 "2009-01-29T16:11:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/1 "2009-01-29T16:11:22Z")
[Bacon Explosion!](http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/) Basically, it’s bacon wrapped around Italian sausage, seasoned liberally with BBQ rub and sauce, and smoked. When it’s cooked through, you slice and eat. I think my husband and I are going to be giving this a try on Sunday. ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/2 "2009-01-29T16:14:09Z")
If you deep fried the whole thing before slicing, it’d be even more ultimate. For ultimate ultimacey, you’d serve the slices with ranch dressing. ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/3 "2009-01-29T16:16:42Z")
> [@Scumpup](#): > > If you deep fried the whole thing before slicing, it’d be even more ultimate. For ultimate ultimacey, you’d serve the slices with ranch dressing. And melt cheese on it too. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/4 "2009-01-29T16:19:07Z")
Yup - I saw this yesterday. I’m definitely planning on doing this on Sunday. Luckily, I have a bottle of Jack’s Stack squirreled away in the pantry for a special occasion, so I just need to find a good rub recipe. I hope there’s room in the smoker… ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/5 "2009-01-29T16:22:37Z")
> [@Cluricaun](#): > > And melt cheese on it too. You’re quite right. It is because of this kind of savviness that I value your friendship. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/6 "2009-01-29T16:29:49Z")
Sorry, I can’t condone putting ranch or cheese on properly made BBQ. Ugh! ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/7 "2009-01-29T16:33:19Z")
I have a smoker and am a dedicated BBQ fan. Whatever else I might say about that dish, I wouldn’t classify it as “properly made BBQ.” Understand, though, that I am not saying it wouldn’t be very tasty. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/8 "2009-01-29T16:35:18Z")
> [@Scumpup](#): > > If you deep fried the whole thing before slicing, it’d be even more ultimate. For ultimate ultimacey, you’d serve the slices with ranch dressing. I think I’m in love. ---
**Author:** ![Malthus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/85f322/32.png) [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/9 "2009-01-29T16:44:11Z")
> [@Sarahfeena](#): > > [Bacon Explosion!](http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/) Basically, it’s bacon wrapped around Italian sausage, seasoned liberally with BBQ rub and sauce, and smoked. When it’s cooked through, you slice and eat. > > I think my husband and I are going to be giving this a try on Sunday. The link is dead - possibly its virtual arteries exploded. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/10 "2009-01-29T16:47:08Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > Sorry, I can’t condone putting ranch or cheese on properly made BBQ. Ugh! Not a Midwesterner I see. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/11 "2009-01-29T16:56:29Z")
I’ve seen that before (though the link’s not working now) and I want some. I might then have some of this for desert: [![](https://tinypic.com/images/goodbye.jpg) ](https://tinypic.com/images/goodbye.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/12 "2009-01-29T16:57:48Z")
Maybe top it off with a bacon doily [http://huf.18.forumer.com/uploads/huf/post-15-1229103219.jpg](http://huf.18.forumer.com/uploads/huf/post-15-1229103219.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/13 "2009-01-29T17:14:40Z")
> [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](#): > > Maybe top it off with a bacon doily > > [Forums by Forumer - Where forums are done right](http://huf.18.forumer.com/uploads/huf/post-15-1229103219.jpg) And have a [meatship](http://www.somethingawful.com/d/comedy-goldmine/meatship-seinfeld-script.php?page=5)as the centerpiece. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_T](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/14 "2009-01-29T17:17:08Z")
It seems to have hit major newspapers yesterday and today. I imagine the website has been overwhelmed. Google on _“bacon explosion” recipe_ and a bunch of hits come up. [This one](http://www.kansascity.com/256/story/1006454.html) from today’s Kansas City Star has the detailed recipe on the second page (some others have an abridged recipe, e.g. not specifying exactly when and how much rub to add). This link may expire by day’s end, though. Keep in mind it’s meant to be cooked low and slow. A smoker is the way to go if you don’t like grease fires. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/15 "2009-01-29T17:22:30Z")
> [@Cluricaun](#): > > And have a [meatship](http://www.somethingawful.com/d/comedy-goldmine/meatship-seinfeld-script.php?page=5)as the centerpiece. Is a meatship like a [meat cake](http://huf.18.forumer.com/uploads/huf/post-15-1229390737.jpg)? And the bacon cheeseroll: > **[Forums by Forumer - Where forums are done right](https://forumer.com/)** > > The latest information on personal and commercial forums > **[Forums by Forumer - Where forums are done right](https://forumer.com/)** > > The latest information on personal and commercial forums ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/16 "2009-01-29T17:29:57Z")
> [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](#): > > Is a meatship like a [meat cake](http://huf.18.forumer.com/uploads/huf/post-15-1229390737.jpg)? I don’t want to know what that thing is “frosted” with. No I do not. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/17 "2009-01-29T18:16:07Z")
> [@Cluricaun](#): > > I don’t want to know what that thing is “frosted” with. No I do not. Mashed potatoes. I too would hate to imagine it being crisco or something… ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/18 "2009-01-29T18:32:38Z")
> [@Cluricaun](#): > > Not a Midwesterner I see. 😃 Born in Omaha, raised in Kansas City, live in Indianapolis. It’s the Kansas City in me that makes a clear distinction between “BBQ” and “grilling”. ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/19 "2009-01-29T18:53:37Z")
> [@Gary\_T](#): > > It seems to have hit major newspapers yesterday and today. I imagine the website has been overwhelmed. Yes, I’m guessing that’s what happpened. > [@](#): > > Google on _“bacon explosion” recipe_ and a bunch of hits come up. Here’s one I found called the [“ultimate fattie”](http://headlessblogger.blogspot.com/2008/12/ultimate-fattie.html). It involves pork sausage, muenster cheese, a poblano chile, and pepperoni (!) ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562/20 "2009-01-29T18:55:04Z")
> [@Scumpup](#): > > If you deep fried the whole thing before slicing, it’d be even more ultimate. For ultimate ultimacey, you’d serve the slices with ranch dressing. Low fat ranch dressing, I’m watching my weight. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-bacon-lovers-i-have-found-the-ultimate-super-bowl-snack/483562.md?page=2)