Leave it to the Fair to Bring Out the Big Bacon Guns…
Remember me mentioning all the bacon news coming out of Illinois recently? We’ll here part of a story that literally stopped me in my tracks.
No photo of this and believe me I tried to find one.
From the “Herald & Review“ in Decatur:
Some festivalgoers came a long way for a taste of Central Illinois. Betsy Perry and her twin brother Joe traveled to Celebration from Minneapolis and thought the country-style BLT with its battered bacon strips was a revelation.
“It’s the best BLT I’ve ever had,” Betsy Perry said. “I’ve never had battered bacon before, but I’m going to make this at home, yes sir. I could serve this bacon as a meal, it’s so good.”
Joe Perry had already finished his BLT.
“It’s great, I just loved it,” he said. “I thought it was one of the most unique foods I’ve ever had, and the homegrown tomatoes and lettuce set off the bacon. Great food to have at a festival. I am loving this Celebration.”
The event concludes today. Among the entertainment acts scheduled to perform are The Charlie Daniels Band, The Georgia Satellites, Exposé, Francesca Battistelli, Tone Loc and Young MC. Today’s hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
I know right…look at that concert lineup. That screams Heart of Illinois.
Oh, there was also that mention about a COUNTRY STYLE, BATTERED BACON BLT! WHAT?!?! That’s just a great idea who’s time has come.
Keep it coming Illinois! Keep it coming!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_fried_bacon
Thank you for the link Jack.
I was actually trying to find a photo of the actual sandwich (should have been more specific).
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