In Ireland, bacon has a very special place on Irish plates! Most often eaten for breakfast, or as part of traditional dishes, it’s a pork meat with bacon that people love… A little insight into how the Irish eat this food, known as “rasher” in the language of Shakespeare…
Admittedly, bacon isn’t the healthiest food the world has ever known… But in Ireland, it enjoys a central place in Irish hearts. Not least because it’s one of the essential ingredients of the Full Irish Brekfast, the country’s traditional breakfast.
Simple to prepare, it generally takes the form of slices of bacon, sometimes made from fat, sometimes from meat. Pan-roasted, it offers a culinary experience as simple as it is sensational: a skilful blend of lightly caramelized, crispy smoked meat. A delight from the gods!
During cooking, the fat from the bacon melts, flavors the meat and makes it slightly crispy…
The Irish eat it with eggs, Irish sausages, Black Pudding and tea or coffee… Rashers have the advantage of being a perfect match for every other breakfast dish. It explodes in the mouth with a fried egg, and softens the strong character of black pudding…
In short, it’s easy to see how a simple dish can take you to the stars!
If you’re more into traditional Irish fare, then we recommend Bacon and Cabbage, a delicious Irish specialty made with bacon, cabbage and potatoes. The result is striking, and will delight the palate of any gourmet!
Cooked as if making palette, the flavours are subtle, and perfectly enhanced by the strength of the bacon.
The perfect way to indulge your taste buds! Don’t hesitate to ask for them in Irish Pubs!
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