September 11, 2026 | By Nancy Loseke, Editor – BarbecueBible.com A bold pronouncement in the spring of 2009 declared the demise of bacon. Seattle journalist Erica C. Barnett, writing for the alternative newspaper The Stranger, provocatively stated, “bacon is in its terminal stage, clinging to relevance, grasping at any opportunity to cash in on its […]

September 11, 2026 – In a world where culinary trends flicker and fade with dizzying speed, the humble bacon strip has faced its share of pronouncements of doom. Yet, as we navigate the culinary landscape of 2026, it’s clear that the savory, smoky allure of cured and smoked pork belly remains as potent as ever, […]