Eat St. Season 4 Episode 4 In Bacon We Trust
- May 14, 2013
- 20 min
In this episode of Eat St., host James Cunningham travels to various locations in search of bacon-inspired cuisine. From a food truck in Portland serving up bacon-wrapped hot dogs to a sandwich shop in Baltimore creating a bacon-wrapped grilled cheese, this episode is a bacon lover's dream come true.
The episode kicks off in St. Paul, Minnesota at Bacon-Me-Crazy, a food truck dedicated to all things bacon. From bacon-wrapped tater tots to a bacon-wrapped chicken burrito, owner Dave Olson shows off his creativity when it comes to incorporating bacon into his dishes.
Next, James heads to Austin, Texas to visit Valentina's Tex-Mex BBQ, a food truck famous for its brisket breakfast tacos with bacon infused refried beans. James also tries the "Real Deal Holyfield" sandwich, which features house-made sausage, brisket, bacon, and cheese.
In Portland, James visits the Frying Scotsman food truck, which specializes in Scottish-style fish and chips. However, in this episode, the focus is on their bacon-wrapped hot dogs, which are topped with caramelized onions and a secret sauce.
Back on the east coast, James visits The Grilled Cheese & Co. in Baltimore, Maryland where he tries the "BBQ Mac," a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with mac and cheese, BBQ sauce, and, of course, bacon. James also gets to sample their candied bacon, which he deems a "game changer."
In Cleveland, Ohio, James visits the MotorMouth food truck to try their famous "Buckeye Burger." This burger is made with a beef patty, peanut butter, bacon, and fried onions. James also tries their "Waffle Wagon," which is a waffle sandwich with bacon and eggs.
The episode wraps up in Toronto, Canada at the Bacon Nation food truck, which offers a variety of bacon-inspired dishes, including bacon-wrapped hot dogs, bacon-wrapped grilled cheese, and even bacon milkshakes. James tries the "Elvis," a sandwich with peanut butter, banana, and bacon.
Throughout the episode, James meets enthusiastic food truck owners, learns about their cooking techniques, and indulges in unique and delicious bacon-inspired dishes. This episode of Eat St. is a must-watch for anyone who loves bacon and creative cuisine.