Some American states take 'bringing home the bacon' more literally than others.  Thanks to a partnership between blog Estately — known for its interactive weed map — and home goods retailer Ginny's, the most bacon-obsessed states in the great American nation have been exposed.  While bacon is trendy, Instagram is trendier. That's why Estately and Ginny's used the photo app to retrieve their data.  Related: Foods you should definitely be adding bacon to:  An interactive map will tell you which US states are shakin' for bacon  Add bacon to your guacamole. Extra twist: spoon that guacamole into a boiled egg!  In this Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 photo, a plate of bacon popcorn, front, sits on a bar next to a cocktail called the "Model T" at the backbar restaurant and bar in Somerville, Mass. Over the past several years, Somervilleâs eclectic Union Square neighborhood has become a drinking and dining destination. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)  Wrap bacon around your stuffed jalapenos.  Bacon adds another delicious layer to caramelized brussels sprouts.  Get some pork with your pork by wrapping your hot dogs in bacon.  (Photo by Fumiaki Yamazaki via Getty Images)  Bacon always belongs inside roasted potato skins.  (Photo via Lauri Patterson via Getty Images)  "Instagram is one tool that we use to keep track of trending food topics," Ginny's marketing manager Cailey Pickett told the Daily Dot. "After exploring the hashtag #bacon we thought it would be really neat to dive deeper into this data to see what stories we might be able to uncover."  Upon clicking a state, users of the interactive map will see that state's average bacon consumption compared to the national average. A bacon-related fact about that state will also appear.  Click image to open interactive version (via Ginny's)  Who said maps about bacon weren't educational?  Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
Exploring the hashtag #bacon on Instagram allowed researchers to find the states that go most crazy for crispy strips of pork.