Here in Smalltown, Texas, this time of year is dubbed “rodeo time” due to the fact that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is going on.
This means great music, carnival rides, livestock, the smell of manure and of course, off the wall foods (many of which are deep fried).
LD’s big Christmas wish this past year was rodeo tickets to see Demi Lovato and Austin Mahone. So, on Sunday LD and I, with two of her friends, were Houston bound.
After the concert we hit the midway up for rides and food. While in an insanely long line for a funnel cake, I noticed there was a sign that said, “Chocolate covered bacon!”
My night was instantly made.
I had never tried it but I figured pairing two of my most celebrated foods can’t be wrong. I eagerly waited in line for about 6 hours 20 minutes and spent half of my 401k $8 on this delicacy. And I would gladly do it again.
It was delicious. The perfect salty/sweet combo. The only thing that would have made this snack heavenly was if it had been hot. The bacon had to be chilled so the chocolate would stick but I think hot, crispy bacon with a side of chocolate dip would be magical.
Also? While I was on a roll trying new foods, I tried a red velvet funnel cake. I’m not entirely convinced that it wasn’t just a regular funnel cake with red food coloring but, whatev, it still tasted great.
But back to the choco-bacon…
Don’t knock it ’til you try it.
If loving chocolate covered bacon is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
The Working Momaholic 