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For Todd Fisher, the host of “United States of Bacon,” almost everything goes well with bacon — except for bananas.
“For me, bacon and bananas don’t work . . . just that tropical, robust sweetness that a banana has, with bacon, it sounds horrible in my mind. But I’ve met people who do bacon-wrapped bananas, and they say it’s the best,” Fisher tells The Post.
Fisher hosted “United States of Food” this summer, and the premiere episode, which focused on bacon dishes, was so popular that the second season of the show was reorganized to capitalize on the bacon craze.
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On the series, the California-based chef roadtrips around the country, similar to Guy Fieri on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” to discover what unusual things cooks are making with bacon — everything from cocktails to desserts.
One of his favorite unexpected bacon creations is the bacon bloody mary.
For those looking to ease their way into the bacon movement, Fisher suggests starting small.
“If you’re going to try the dessert method, start with the classic chocolate chip cookie with crispy, crunchy bacon in it,” he says. “It’s like putting salted nuts into your cookie if it’s chopped small enough. So, you don’t necessarily know it’s bacon until you sit back and focus on the smoke that comes through.”
“United States of Bacon” premieres Saturday on Destination America.