Store-bought ramen, whether it be in or a stovetop brand, is an easy and delicious comfort meal to make and lends itself well to plenty of ingredients you may want to add to it. One delectable ingredient to try is bacon grease. I know what you are thinking: "Bacon makes everything better," and you would be correct! Bacon, in general, is a popular food item with an average American eating around 18 pounds a year.
It's a good bet to say have some in your fridge right now! The famous breakfast food is known for its salty and smoky flavor, which can enhance an array of dishes, including your typical store-bought ramen. The next time you head to Walmart or Target, be sure to pick up a package of bacon along with your favorite ramen to try this dish out. Bacon grease gives ramen a porky flavor One popular and traditional pork-based ramen is Tonkotsu ramen.
The word "Tonkotsu" translates to pork bone in English. The dish has a white and rich broth due to how it is cooked, which involves boiling pork parts and neck bones using high heat in water. This process results in a thick, silky, luxurious texture and a rich pork flavor.
However, the process of making the broth alone can take anywhere from six to 16 hours and that doesn't include cooking any of the other ingredients, such as the noodles and meat itself. If you don't have the time, then adding a splash of bacon grease to your store-bought ramen can do the trick to ensure you get the pork-filled flavor you were hoping for. Whethe.