Ep 5. Brining Home the Bacon

In season 1 episode 5 of The Fabulous Beekman Boys, entitled "Bringing Home the Bacon," viewers join Brent and Josh as they continue to navigate their new life as farmers. The episode opens with the Beekman Boys enjoying a quiet morning on the farm as they care for their goats and collect eggs from their chickens. The peaceful scene is interrupted when Brent receives a call from their bacon supplier alerting them that they are running low on inventory, and the Beekman Boys must race to prepare their next batch of bacon.

The rest of the episode revolves around the Beekman Boys' efforts to prep and cook their bacon. First, they head to the local butcher shop to purchase their pork belly, careful to choose the best quality meat. Back on the farm, they chop up the pork, apply their signature bacon rub, and then let it cure in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

Once the bacon is ready, it's time to cook it up. Brent and Josh have invited several friends over for a taste test, hoping to refine their recipe before presenting it to customers. They cook up three different batches of bacon, each using a different cooking method, and invite their guests to weigh in on which they prefer. While some favor a more traditional preparation, others are excited about a new method that Brent and Josh have been experimenting with involving liquid smoke.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse of the Beekman Boys' hectic schedules and the challenges they face as they balance farm life with running a business. Brent struggles to run errands and tackle tasks while also caring for their animals and crops. Josh, on the other hand, faces his own set of obstacles as he struggles to balance his career as a doctor with his new role as a farmer.

Despite the challenges, the episode ends on a positive note as the Beekman Boys successfully prepare their bacon and receive rave reviews from their taste testers. The episode showcases their resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to their farming and culinary endeavors. It's a show that celebrates the joys and struggles of starting a new business, pursuing a passion, and learning to navigate the ups and downs of life on the farm.