Bacon/ˈbeɪkən/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Staple Bacon is often associated with breakfast and comfort food. A full breakfast plate might include bacon. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Crispy The texture of bacon can vary from crispy to chewy, depending on how it's cooked. She prefers her bacon chewy, not crisp. Pro Tip 3/3Vegetarian Options There are vegetarian versions made from plant-based sources called 'veggie bacon'. He's vegetarian, so he eats veggie bacon instead.