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Bacon is thought as one of the most delicious foods in Western culture. There are several websites dedicated to this subject. There are even fan clubs. Amazingly, there are actually Bacon shoes (these are not really made out of Bacon but are rather fashioned to appear as if they have been - do an online query if you do not trust my word).

This, perhaps unforeseen popularity, makes me intrigued. Who invented bacon? How to cook bacon? Can you microwave bacon? How to make bacon? Can we do this ourselves? Which are the best bacon recipes? Is Bacon Healthy? Why do people love it so much?

Fortunately, the internet has a wealth of resources for such information. A quick query shows that Bacon is simply cured meat that is made from various parts of a pig. There are several types of bacon which come from different parts of the pig (its belly, its side, its loins, its shoulder and even its cheeks). Additionally, there are lots of methods of making it: it can be smoked, boiled, fried, baked, grilled, used as a component in a salad and in numerous additional methods. Indeed, bacon can most definitely be microwaved (i.e. using a microwave bacon cooker), and this is a thing people can do on their own.

Since Bacon is prepared from pigs (though in certain countries, non-pig based bacon-like foods are also referred to as bacon, which is in my own opinion basically does not count), is actually not allowed for consumption for followers of Judaism and Islam. Judaism treats pigs as ‘dirty’ or ‘tainted’ creatures and as such, all meats prepared from their flesh are prohibited.

I need to finish, my Spicy Bacon Pasta is waiting for me. I suggest you leave now and purchase some. You know you want to.