Bacon makes everything better — even chocolate?

Food Network Fan · 08-08-2008, 11:03 PM

Bacon makes everything better — even chocolate?

By MICHELLE LOCKE, Associated Press Writer2 hours, 59 minutes ago

Here are three little words that might give the staunchest snacker pause: Chocolate-covered bacon.
It sounds so wrong. But it tastes just right, says Joseph Marini III, a fourth-generation candy maker who is selling the bacon bonbons at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk seaside amusement park.
"It's not just for breakfast any more," he says with a grin.
And this isn't just a wacky West Coast thing.
This year, Famous Dave's at the Minnesota State Fair is rolling out Pig Lickers — dark chocolate-covered bacon pieces sprinkled with sea salt.

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Bentley Green · 08-08-2008, 11:05 PM

Have to eat this in moderation. Can't get crazy with it. Too fattening.

ping · 08-12-2008, 12:12 PM

This doesn't sound good at all. I love both bacon and chocolate but I can't imagine eating them together.

aoneil · 08-12-2008, 12:23 PM

It would have to be REALLY crispy bacon...

Pluff Mudder · 08-12-2008, 05:40 PM

I'd try it, but I like weird food combos - like mushroom gravy on my brussel sprouts.

cyberdoc · 08-12-2008, 05:51 PM

Sounds like it would be right up there with chocolate covered prawns, or banana stuffed chicken.

wdillsmith · 08-14-2008, 04:19 PM

I live in Minnesota, and I might venture to the State Fair this year. If so, I'll look for Dave's pavilion and let you know how they taste. Those are two of my favorite foods, but can't say I've tried them together. Maybe I'll just eat some chocolate and bacon at the same time to get an approximation.

Food Network Fan · 08-14-2008, 04:26 PM

Maybe you will be surprised. Keep us updated.

aoneil · 08-14-2008, 04:38 PM

I think that it sounds good! Everyone liked it on Dinner Impossible.