Baconnaise – A Review and a Contest!

by Tracy

Or, finally you can get the best parts of a BLT in spreadable form without having to eat any pesky fiber parts

Baconnaise

Note: Our contest is over, but the folks at BaconSalt are running a promotion to get free Baconnaise for a year.

I was alerted to Baconnaise by a thread on the IHMMB forums and knew right then and there that I had to have some. It’s a bacon flavored spread made by the same guys that brought us Bacon Salt. Right now, it has a limited distribution in brick and mortar stores, but Amazon has a 3 pack for just under $14 and I have Prime 2 day shipping, so it was all systems go for an impulse bacon flavored spread buy!

I knew the jars would be here on Wednesday and my plan was to go to the grocery on Wednesday morning for buns, lettuce and tomatoes. Alas, one of my children had an ominous tummy ache that made traveling outside the house inadvisable so I asked my husband to pick up the buns from Circle K on the way home from work and I would just serve them topped with caramelized onions. Yum.

Only he forgot the buns and I had a super crazy day and forgot that I totally suck at making my own burger patties. They start off the right size but shrink down into puny, sad little pucks of beef. They are still tasty and juicy but leave a lot of empty bun space. And I was frazzled so everything was a mess and I dropped half of the oven baked fries on the floor.

My ugly but tasty baconnaise burgers with oven fries

But you know what? The baconnaise made it all worth it. It was smoky! It was rich! It was bacon-y! It was as if somebody scraped off my favorite parts of the BLT and whirred it in a blender and put it in a jar. My only complaint was that it was just a bit on the salty side, but that is easily remedied by using it sparingly. It’s not salty inedible, more like dang, should I be eating something so deliciously salty?

It was good dipped in the oven fries, although they were kind of cold by the time I got to them. Not the baconnaise’s fault. It’s a bit rich and strongly bacony for me to use as a straight dip, I’d probably cut it with something else

This morning we had a cheeseburger left over and I thought you know what? I haven’t had a fried egg topped burger in forever! So I loaded up a Wonderbread bun (all they had at the gas station) with the baconnaise, the cheeseburger, the leftover onions and a once over easy egg.

Fried egg cheeseburger with baconnaise

And you know what? It was delicious in a wow, I probably shouldn’t have had donuts this morning if I was going to eat this, too sort of way.

BTW, I had to take it outside to photograph because everywhere I stood my own shadow was on the burger! I really need to learn food photography!

I made Baconnaise California Rolls! They Were Yum.

Check J&D’s to find out where to buy Baconnaise or order from Amazon today!

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And now for the contest details!

I enjoyed the baconnaise so much that I want to share it with one of my readers! Just leave a comment on what you’d like to try baconnaise on. I’ll take the ideas I like best and try them myself! The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator.

How to enter

Comment on this post and tell me how you’d use baconnaise!
Tweet the link to this post and tell me about it in the comments for an extra entry!
Stumble this post (leave a comment with your stumble ID so I can verify)
Mention this contest in your blog (leave a link in the comments so I can verify and give you a visit!)

The Prize

3 Jars of J&D’s Baconnaise, your choice of original or lite.

The Rules

Prize available only in the continental USA.
You can enter as often as you wish, but I reserve the right to toss out entries I consider spam.
Please remember to make a separate comment to let me know of each way you have entered (twitter, stumble, blog).
Contest closes 11.59 PM CST February 15, 2009. I will draw a winner the morning of February 16th and announce it on this post. I will also email the winner, so please use a valid email address to comment.
If I do not hear from the winner within 3 business days, I will choose a new winner.
Drawing will be by numbering all comments and using Random.org to choose a random number. If a number that corresponds with a comment by me is made, I will draw another number.

We are also running a $25 iTunes gift card giveaway – you can read the rules and details at the bottom of my review of the He’s Just Not That Into You Soundtrack.

UPDATE

The winner is comment #78 posted by Holly B! Thanks to everyone who entered and check back for more great giveaways!

Good luck!

Tagged as: bacon, bacon mayonnaise, bacon spreads, baconnaise, burgers, J&D's bacon salt

HeatherB

Devilled eggs are one of my favorite foods ever, and with Baconaise, I bet I could make them even better! Mmmm

(I’ve been waiting for this contest!)
HeatherB

Devilled eggs are one of my favorite foods ever, and with Baconaise, I bet I could make them even better! Mmmm

(I’ve been waiting for this contest!)
HeatherB

And the other thing I really want to do you have to either thoroughly make fun of me for or accept as the pure genius it is.

When I was growing up, we always served our Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with a dollup of Mayo or Miracle Whip to dip it in. (yes, I know the hatred towards Miracle Whip, I still like it) (and yes, I know how repulsive that can sound, but it’s good I promise)

I want to make a wonderful grilled cheddar cheese sandwich on one of those multigrain breads with all the weird little seed bits, and then completely negate any possible benefits of multigrain bread by dunking the delectable concoction into Baconaise.
HeatherB

And the other thing I really want to do you have to either thoroughly make fun of me for or accept as the pure genius it is.

When I was growing up, we always served our Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with a dollup of Mayo or Miracle Whip to dip it in. (yes, I know the hatred towards Miracle Whip, I still like it) (and yes, I know how repulsive that can sound, but it’s good I promise)

I want to make a wonderful grilled cheddar cheese sandwich on one of those multigrain breads with all the weird little seed bits, and then completely negate any possible benefits of multigrain bread by dunking the delectable concoction into Baconaise.
Turtletots

I would spread it on a really good bread like Milton’s white as an outside for grilled cheese instead of butter or oil!
Turtletots

I would spread it on a really good bread like Milton’s white as an outside for grilled cheese instead of butter or oil!
Gayatri

I want it on a potato in many ways. Mashed, baked, crashed, fries, latkes, etc.
Gayatri

I want it on a potato in many ways. Mashed, baked, crashed, fries, latkes, etc.
Happy2u

I’d use it to make a bacony ranch dressing to put on a salad and for a dip for fried mushrooms.
Happy2u

I’d use it to make a bacony ranch dressing to put on a salad and for a dip for fried mushrooms.
Lisa Robinson

MissesR here~

This sounds like a delicious way to enjoy a wrap. I would lather it on a wrap with tomato & lettuce!

I enjoy turkey & cheese with lettuce on a wrap and would also include it as the spread instead of mayo.

I would also use it in place of mayo, making egg salad, I bet that is tantalizing!
Lisa Robinson

MissesR here~

This sounds like a delicious way to enjoy a wrap. I would lather it on a wrap with tomato & lettuce!

I enjoy turkey & cheese with lettuce on a wrap and would also include it as the spread instead of mayo.

I would also use it in place of mayo, making egg salad, I bet that is tantalizing!
Lisa Robinson

I think that I would also enjoy this as a dip with the bacon wrapped jalepenos!
Lisa Robinson

I think that I would also enjoy this as a dip with the bacon wrapped jalepenos!
TitMouse

I’m sad that I can’t enter the contest

I would use it instead of regular mayo in a tuna sandwich.
Lesley

At this point all I can tell you is that I must have some.
I do think baconnaise spread on pizza dough, topped with tomatoes and cheese and then put in a hot oven for ten minutes would be awesome though.
TitMouse

I’m sad that I can’t enter the contest

I would use it instead of regular mayo in a tuna sandwich.
Lesley

At this point all I can tell you is that I must have some.
I do think baconnaise spread on pizza dough, topped with tomatoes and cheese and then put in a hot oven for ten minutes would be awesome though.
Sashka

My favorite food is grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches. This can only be improved with addition of baconnaise. In fact, I think I need to do this even if the baconnaise is not free.

Would it be wrong to dip bacon in it? Yeah, that would probably be wrong… :shifty eyes:
Kassandra

Cook’s Illustrated has a wonderful Cauliflower Gratin recipe. I’d 86 the fresh thyme and add the baconnaise to the creamy cheese sauce, fold in the blanched cauliflower, and then top with the buttered bread crumbs.
Sashka

My favorite food is grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches. This can only be improved with addition of baconnaise. In fact, I think I need to do this even if the baconnaise is not free.

Would it be wrong to dip bacon in it? Yeah, that would probably be wrong… :shifty eyes:
Kassandra

Cook’s Illustrated has a wonderful Cauliflower Gratin recipe. I’d 86 the fresh thyme and add the baconnaise to the creamy cheese sauce, fold in the blanched cauliflower, and then top with the buttered bread crumbs.
http://www.dulcefamily.blogspot.com/ Dulce

I don’t have any original ideas, but everything already mentioned sounds good. All forms of bread, meat and veggies would be improved with this. Pasta salad hasn’t been mentioned yet, has it? The only things I can think of that might not be good with bacon flavor would be fruit or chocolate, and even then I’m not positive.
http://www.dulcefamily.blogspot.com Dulce

I don’t have any original ideas, but everything already mentioned sounds good. All forms of bread, meat and veggies would be improved with this. Pasta salad hasn’t been mentioned yet, has it? The only things I can think of that might not be good with bacon flavor would be fruit or chocolate, and even then I’m not positive.
http://weakonomics.com/ the weakonomist

I’m not big on mayo, but some mustard/bacon combo would be great. I love to make turkey and ham paninis but am too lazy to throw some bacon on it. Bacon/mustard would fix that in a jiffy.

Now thanks to your post I have to have french fries and a burger for dinner.

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I’m not big on mayo, but some mustard/bacon combo would be great. I love to make turkey and ham paninis but am too lazy to throw some bacon on it. Bacon/mustard would fix that in a jiffy.

Now thanks to your post I have to have french fries and a burger for dinner.

the weakonomist´s last blog post..Weaky #11: Sweet Home, Nigeria
bwise

Could you imagine this in potato salad? Yummae. You’re Southern so I trust you know how to make it.
bwise

Could you imagine this in potato salad? Yummae. You’re Southern so I trust you know how to make it.
Ming

I’d mix with cream then churn in an icecream machine until frozen and serve as a savoury banana split with battered deep fried bananas and grilled corn wheels drizzled with apple syrup.
Ming

I’d mix with cream then churn in an icecream machine until frozen and serve as a savoury banana split with battered deep fried bananas and grilled corn wheels drizzled with apple syrup.
http://www.tumblemoose.com/ Tumblemoose

I would use as a substitute for mayo in me world famous garlic bread:

Sourdough bread, speread with butter and copiuos garlic. Add layer of Baconnaise. Top with Parmesan, garnish with chopped fresh parsley – Pop it under the broiler until bubbly golden brown.

Cheers!

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Just tweeted with a “please RT” I did.

Tumblemoose´s last blog post..Self Publishing: The new American Idol
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I would use as a substitute for mayo in me world famous garlic bread:

Sourdough bread, speread with butter and copiuos garlic. Add layer of Baconnaise. Top with Parmesan, garnish with chopped fresh parsley – Pop it under the broiler until bubbly golden brown.

Cheers!

Tumblemoose´s last blog post..Self Publishing: The new American Idol
http://www.tumblemoose.com Tumblemoose

Just tweeted with a “please RT” I did.

Tumblemoose´s last blog post..Self Publishing: The new American Idol
http://www.tumblemoose.com/ Tumblemoose

Stumbled with a Homer Simpson-esque review

Cheers

Tumblemoose´s last blog post..Self Publishing: The new American Idol
http://www.tumblemoose.com Tumblemoose

Stumbled with a Homer Simpson-esque review

Cheers

Tumblemoose´s last blog post..Self Publishing: The new American Idol
Metal_Link

I’d use Baconaise all over my body.

Mmm-mmm mmmm.
Metal_Link

I’d use Baconaise all over my body.

Mmm-mmm mmmm.
Metal_Link

Also Tweet’d.
Proof: http://twitter.com/Metal_Link/status/1181871279

Thanks to Bacon Salt on Twitter for telling me about this!
Metal_Link

Also Tweet’d.
Proof: http://twitter.com/Metal_Link/status/1181871279

Thanks to Bacon Salt on Twitter for telling me about this!
http://nixedcable.blogspot.com/ Brandon Rector

Here you go. I have blogged! http://nixedcable.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-official-entry.html#links

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Here you go. I have blogged! http://nixedcable.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-official-entry.html#links

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Carolyn G

I would love to use this on baked potatoes.
Carolyn G

I would love to use this on baked potatoes.
http://www.gearpatrol.com/ Dusty

Well played with the Baconnaise giveaway! I’ve published your link in the comments on our Bacon Salt review from last week.
http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/01/28/bacon-salt/
Also, I gave you a Tweet from @dustyoverby. In all the culinary hubbub surrounding the glory that is Baconnaise, do forget it’s cosmetic benefits as well!

Dusty´s last blog post..Orb Audio Mod2 – Where Aesthetics Meet Performance
http://www.gearpatrol.com Dusty

Well played with the Baconnaise giveaway! I’ve published your link in the comments on our Bacon Salt review from last week.
http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/01/28/bacon-salt/
Also, I gave you a Tweet from @dustyoverby. In all the culinary hubbub surrounding the glory that is Baconnaise, do forget it’s cosmetic benefits as well!

Dusty´s last blog post..Orb Audio Mod2 – Where Aesthetics Meet Performance
http://www.swollenthumb.com/ Trey – Swollen Thumb Entertain

What about on pancakes? And yes, I am completely serious. Just don’t go overboard. A dab of baconnaise on a pancake, and then butter on top of that. Lastly comes the maple syrup… mmmm hmmm!

Trey – Swollen Thumb Entertainment´s last blog post..Top 10 Problems With The Movie Industry
http://www.swollenthumb.com Trey – Swollen Thumb Entertainment

What about on pancakes? And yes, I am completely serious. Just don’t go overboard. A dab of baconnaise on a pancake, and then butter on top of that. Lastly comes the maple syrup… mmmm hmmm!

Trey – Swollen Thumb Entertainment´s last blog post..Top 10 Problems With The Movie Industry
http://www.chicodoula.com/ Stacie

Along Metal_Link’s lines, I would spread it all over my lover’s body and then lick it off. Did I just write that? See what the love of bacon makes you do?
http://www.chicodoula.com Stacie

Along Metal_Link’s lines, I would spread it all over my lover’s body and then lick it off. Did I just write that? See what the love of bacon makes you do?

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