Cornstarch is a common thickening agent in the culinary arts, but if you add it directly to the liquid you want to thicken, it will clump up. To thicken a sauce or soup with cornstarch, you first need to make a slurry, which is a mixture of equal parts cornstarch and liquid (usually water, stock or wine).It's important to make the slurry with cold liquid, and then add the slurry to the simmering sauce.ere's How: 1  For each cup of liquid you want to thicken, start with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl. 2  Whisk the slurry into the hot, simmering liquid that you want to thicken.
Of course, pork is also used in many other meat products and processed meats. These are less healthy versions of pork. One medium slice of pork bacon provides 37 calories, 3 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 1 grams saturated fat, 135 milligrams of sodium and 0 grams carbohydrate.
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Traditional (pork) bacon is usually higher in fat and calories than turkey bacon, but not as much as you might imagine. A single serving of bacon provides 90 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat and zero grams of carbohydrate. Calorie and fat counts, however, will vary from brand to brand because the thickness of each slice will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.