Ask Uncle Bud

Here's a new feature of the SofaKing incredible blog for you our dear Sofies. "Ask Uncle Bud.." is your spot for wisdom, musings and general information where Uncle Bud will answer your questions in a way that only your virtual Uncle can.

So without further ado, let's get to the first installment of Ask Uncle Bud.

Bobby Jackson Jr. asks, “Was wondering if you are a traditionalist regarding bacon or if you have sampled the world of bacon themed/infused/doused products, if so, what's the best? I tend to get bacon related gifts, so scented band-aids, calendars, clothes, food. The most intriguing was bacon jam. It is surprisingly good on crackers. Best bacon recipe I have experienced is a meatloaf covered in bacon layered with onions.”

Thank you kindly for this, Bobby.

I don’t think the sentiment required much elaboration. Bacon, Mother Nature’s fudge, requires no dressing up. It brings to mind a chicken enchilada dish that my wife makes that contains just chicken, cheese, tortillas, serrano, jalapeño, and poblano peppers, and tomatillos. Probably a couple of small ingredients I’m forgetting, but the point is that the simplicity of the flavors was so powerful because they weren’t gussied up in any way.

So we’re agreed. Some things in life may well benefit from the sophisticated layering of complex flavors, or an unexpected splash of exotic color or spice, but among those things I will not choose to include single-malt scotch, AL's enchiladas, or bacon.

Thank you, Bobby Jackson Jr., and as always, Sofies, do please leave me a question in the comments and tell me where you’re from.

With love,

Uncle Bud