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The Washington Post
Bacon: The best-kept secret in Washington
44 minutes Posted Nov 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
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Today on “Post Reports,” we follow reporter Shane Harris in search of a secret recipe for candied bacon. The story behind the closely guarded cooking technique unlocks a forgotten chapter of Washington history and reveals the true source of a famous crowd-pleaser.