Dinokeng Dawn: Smoky Braai Bacon Revolution

Dinokeng Dawn: Breakfast Revolution with Smoky Braaied Bacon

Another sunrise peeking through the tent, another round of “what’s for breakfast?” The usual suspects – eggs, toast, maybe some chicken livers – were starting to feel…well, a bit stale. We all love a good braai, but bacon on the campfire usually ends up a bit singed, not smoky. This morning at Dinokeng, inspiration struck!

I tossed some logs on the fire while the usual breakfast question floated over. By the time the coals were glowing nicely, my plan was hatched. “Forget the supermarket smoke flavor,” I declared, “today we’re making real smoked bacon!”

The culprit? Modern bacon’s lack of true smokiness. So, I grabbed our thin-cut bacon and got to work. The key was low and slow. The bacon went on the grill over the hot coals, but not directly in the flames. Then came the magic touch: lard. A dollop on the coals created a billowing cloud of smoke, infusing the bacon with that campfire goodness we all crave.

The result? A breakfast revelation! Crispy, smoky bacon that took our taste buds on a trip down memory lane. Every bite was a campfire adventure. From that day on, Dinokeng bacon became a permanent fixture on our camp menus.

So next time you’re feeling the breakfast blues, ditch the pre-flavored stuff and embrace the smoky magic of real braaied bacon. Low and slow, with a touch of campfire alchemy, and your taste buds will thank you!