Bacon. It’s the candy of meats, the crispy, salty, smoky delight that can elevate even the most mundane dish. So, a “Chopped” episode dedicated entirely to bacon? Sign me up. This week, four chefs will battle it out in a bacon-themed culinary showdown, and I’m already salivating.
The appetizer round reportedly features a breakfast sandwich alongside Berkshire bacon. Now, I’m not sure how “bold” one can get with a breakfast sandwich, but I’m willing to be surprised. The entree basket includes an “apple a day” with a bacon twist, which sounds…interesting. And then there’s dessert. Bacon in a sweet dish? That’s where things could get truly dicey. Will we see bacon-infused ice cream? Candied bacon brittle? Or maybe a bacon-wrapped chocolate torte?
The possibilities are endless, and potentially horrifying. As always, the “cruel clock” will be the chefs’ biggest adversary, forcing them to make quick decisions and improvise under pressure. I’m expecting some truly inspired dishes, along with a few spectacular failures. One thing’s for sure: this episode is going to be a bacon lover’s dream (or nightmare).
“Chopped” airs Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM on Food Network.
