I received a copy of a news release touting the latest in State Fair foods, bacon dipped in chocolate.

Sign of the apocalypse or no, I will try this when we go to the State Fair on Saturday.

Are there any other decadent fair foods we can't miss? Have you tried these oddly named "Pig Lickers?"

The news release follows:

"Cargill and Famous Dave’s are makin’ the bacon, chocolate-style at the Minnesota State Fair. New chocolaty-dipped bacon, made with Cargill’s Wilbur chocolate, will be available for the first time at the Famous Dave’s booth at the fair – Aug. 21 – Sept. 1. This year at the Minnesota State Fair, two local companies, Cargill and Famous Dave’s, are bringing together the sweet taste of chocolate with the salty flavor of bacon by introducing a new State Fair delight - "Pig Lickers.”

According to Chef Charlie Torgerson, owner of the Famous Dave’s booth at the fair, “Pig Lickers,” which are served in a paper cone, are pieces of delicious, crisp bacon dipped in a delectable Wilbur dark chocolaty, confectionery coating. Mary Leonard, at Chocolat Celeste in St. Paul, provided technical consulting for Famous Dave's, on this new fair treat. The Wilbur chocolate brand is part of Cargill’s Cocoa & Chocolate business and is based in Lititz, Penn.

The Applewood Smoked Neuske Bacon is fried until it is crispy, dipped into Wilbur dark chocolaty confectionery coating, and lightly sprinkled with sea salt and cooled. The result is a sweet and salty treat that will satisfy the taste buds of any chocolate or bacon lover. This year fairgoers can indulge in both cravings when they visit the Famous Dave’s booth at the fair!

“Chocolate is becoming more and more popular in savory foods, not just desserts, and this sweet and salty flavor combination is an increasing trend,” said Courtney LeDrew, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate. “The rich flavor of the dark, chocolaty coating and crispy bacon is a unique way to showcase the sweet and salty trend.”