Thread: From the "No ****, Sherlock" files...processed meats are bad!

Sorry, bacon-lovers. The sodium will kill you.


Genetics are not on my side. I'll miss you, bacon. Not that I ever ate a lot of it, but still. Sigh.

Originally Posted by ketel&tonic

Sorry, bacon-lovers. The sodium will kill you.


Genetics are not on my side. I'll miss you, bacon. Not that I ever ate a lot of it, but still. Sigh.

Is it "processed" if you buy a raw side of pork belly and smoke or cure it yourself?

Originally Posted by Goallum

Is it "processed" if you buy a raw side of pork belly and smoke or cure it yourself?

If you add a ****load of salt, I'm gonna go with yes. LOL. The things a heart attack in the family will make you think about. Sigh.

The sun will kill you too. Hide inside for the rest of your days lest you risk cancer.

Hey Jo, you could get cirrhosis of the liver if you drink too much too, gonna give up the hooch?

Originally Posted by ianmonsta

Hey Jo, you could get cirrhosis of the liver if you drink too much too, gonna give up the hooch?

Maybe I'd be worried about that if I drank like you do.

whaaaaa?! ianmonsta is in contention for the tonga award?

I buy nitrite/nitrate free dry smoked bacon from trader joe's. I think that's healthier than the usual stuff...

Originally Posted by lunchbox

I buy nitrite/nitrate free dry smoked bacon from trader joe's. I think that's healthier than the usual stuff...

any major taste difference?

Nitrates rule. So does booze. That is all.