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Hunting for Canadian Bacon: A Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt

Canadian bacon, sometimes called back bacon or peameal bacon, has a delicious smoky, ham-like flavor that makes it a breakfast favorite. But this round, lean bacon can be elusive in grocery stores compared to regular bacon. As a Canadian bacon aficionado, I’ve learned the sly spots these circular slices can lurk in grocery stores through … Read more

Can You Boil Bacon in Soup? A Complete Guide

There are cranberry beans and bacon in this easy bean and bacon soup. It makes a quick dinner that you can eat all week. I cook mostly with canned beans and have never cooked with dry beans before. I was so happy to learn that cranberry beans can be used in soup after only an … Read more

Where Can I Buy Canadian Bacon in the UK?

Canadian bacon, sometimes called back bacon, is a lean cut of cured pork loin that originates from Canada. It’s quite different from the fatty American-style bacon Brits are accustomed to. While not as readily available in the UK, Canadian bacon can be found in some grocery stores and online shops if you know where to … Read more

Can You Be Allergic to Bacon But Not Pork?

Bacon and pork come from the same animal so it may seem odd to be allergic to one but not the other. However it is possible to be allergic to bacon while still being able to eat plain pork. The difference lies in how the two foods are processed and the allergens found in each. … Read more