The warm glow of a fire shared with family and friends. The sizzling sound of bacon frying in the morning. The spectacular displays illuminating the longer winter nights. The salty, savory crunch of biting into a delectable bacon snack.

In a world where uncertainty and change provide enough challenges to keep us scrambling during the year, it’s comforting to know that bacon and the holiday season are consistent forces of good in our lives. And is there anything in the world more trustworthy than bacon? It delights our senses, while giving us a protein boost so we can meet every day with the energy we need to conquer any obstacle in our way.

So whether you’re throwing a holiday shindig or heading out to spend the season with those you love, it’s crucial to be armed with gifts that will win hearts and blow minds. With these bacon gift ideas, you’re bringing the best the kitchen has to offer to the best time of the year. Blessings, indeed.

Palate-charming bacon gift ideas

The endless snacking. The exorbitant meals. Such culinary excesses are staples of the holiday season, which make giving gifts that can be enjoyed with loved ones so special. And with these bacon-infused offerings, you don’t need to brave the chaos of any overcrowded shops — with a few simple ingredients, you can queue up your favorite holiday soundtrack and assemble them at home.

Turkey bacon salt

Salt is an undeniably essential, versatile ingredient for so much of our cooking. But it’s hardly the most exciting seasoning available — that is, unless you combine it with the mouthwatering taste of turkey bacon. It makes a great gift for those hosting during the holidays, as it’s easy to prepare and looks tantalizing in a glass jar.

Turkey bacon butter 

Similar in ease of preparation and taste explosion to bacon salt, bacon butter is a quick way to show those in your life you love them as much as you love bacon. This gift can be used by its fortunate recipients to infuse smoky mystery into holiday baking, or as a simple spread to turn a humble piece of toast into a breakfast table treasure.

Turkey bacon candy

You’re trying to come up with the perfect dinner party gift idea for the host, but can’t recall whether they prefer snacks that are savory or sweet. With bacon candy, this dilemma resolves itself in a delicious way by combining the best of both worlds. It’s simple to put together, and creates a complex flavor profile that appeals to all tastes.

Turkey bacon jam

Worried that your bacon butter won’t cause enough of a fervor at the holiday dinner party? Bacon jam is similarly easy to prepare — and like bacon candy, it has elements that the sweet and savory camps can equally enjoy.

Turkey bacon vodka

Holiday cocktails are a splendid way to celebrate with friends — or a helpful way to make it through the last few hours of an awkward family gathering. We’ve seen how bacon can be used to take unlikely candidates like candy to the next level, so why shouldn’t its powers be harnessed in alcohol form? Bacon vodka can be used to create Bloody Marys that warm the spirit and enliven the atmosphere in front of a fire after a heavy meal.

Other bacon gift ideas for the bacon-obsessed

There are many for whom bacon is not merely a favorite friend to commiserate with during meals or snacks. For these bacon enthusiasts, there are some gifts to consider that will bring home the bacon in unexpected ways. 

Bacon-flavored toothpicks

Lounging around after a holiday feast, contentedly sipping some warm beverage — is there a way to introduce bacon into this pleasant scenario? With bacon-flavored toothpicks, there most definitely is. It’s a gift that’s sure to enthrall the fan of bacon and their dentist.

Bacon candles

There are few things cozier than lighting some candles during a long, dark winter’s night. And with bacon candles, the coziness is enhanced thanks to aromatic traces of bacon. After all, who doesn’t love waking up in the morning and sensuously inhaling the majesty of frying bacon?

A turkey bacon masterpiece

Bacon’s intoxicating scent is one thing, but it also just looks amazing when mixed into a colorful platter. Next time you’ve assembled an eye-catching ensemble, consider taking a picture of the feast and having it framed. This way, your gift lets everyone know you’re thinking of them — and of bacon.

The holiday season and bacon are the ultimate pairing

The holidays are when we celebrate community, and give presents to show how much we care about those people who enrich our lives. With these bacon-inspired holiday host gift ideas, who we love and what we love become intermeshed in a delicious union, ensuring that goodness will reverberate throughout the coming year.

Look to cook up a bacon-infused feast for the holidays? Check these recipes out.