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    Turkey Bacon- I just can't do it.

    Posts: 9 Member
    edited January 2 in Food and Nutrition
    I bought some turkey bacon. Just the thought of it grosses me out (as does ground turkey meat). I keep hoping that the part of me that hates to waste money and wants to get healthy, will overpower the part of me that is completely grossed out by it. The expiration date on the bacon is quickly approaching. I just don't think I can do it.

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    • Posts: 110
      I wasn't to keen on the idea, either, but I got used to it. Sort of tastes like turkey jerky. Don't expect it to taste like the real thing.
    • Posts: 19 Member
      Me either. I prefer center cut bacon instead.
    • Posts: 12 Member
      There are two different types of turkey bacon. One is like the Butterball brand, which is made up of mechanically separated turkey. Yuck! It's pureed turkey meat glued together to look like bacon.

      What I eat are turkey bacon-style strips, which are whole turkey breast meat cut and cured like bacon. A bit more expensive but much, much better.

      This is the one I buy (from PC in Canada): http://goo.gl/871NY
    • Posts: 9,150 Member
      Quick! Send it to me! I'll eat it.
    • Posts: 1,128 Member
      If you don't want to waste it, can you maybe cook it and use it in veggies or maybe a salad so it's not like you're eating a big bite of fakey bakey at once?
    • Posts: 1,270 Member
      What I eat are turkey bacon-style strips, which are whole turkey breast meat cut and cured like bacon. A bit more expensive but much, much better.

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    • Posts: 3,924 Member
      real pig > formed turkey paste
    • Posts: 4,710 Member
      It doesn't taste bad, but it is a poor substitute for the real stuff.
    • Posts: 119 Member
      I have the Jenni-O turkey bacon & I think it's pretty good :) I also like turkey pepperoni too..lol
    • Posts: 799 Member
      I think turkey bacon is pretty good. Give it a try you just might like it.
    • Posts: 3,119 Member
      Real bacon is only 70 calories per serving. Screw the turkey bacon and just have the real thing. Just don't overeat it. I hate turkey bacon. I tried to like it. I really did, but I love real bacon way too much.
    • Posts: 391 Member
      It doesn't get crispy until it's burnt.

      Eat it, and if you like it... buy more, if not... go back to non-communist bacon :)
    • Posts: 374 Member
      Right? it's a freakin abomination!
    • Posts: 5,769 Member
      It tastes alright but it is a far cry from bacon. I prefer to just eat less of the real thing.
    • Posts: 419 Member
      I'm not a fan of turkey bacon. I don't eat bacon often so when I do I want the real thing. I'm okay with ground turkey but I don't go into eating it thinking that it should be like beef. The same goes for turkey bacon, if you eat it expecting porky lite you will be disappoint. Try a couple pieces plain and if you dont like it that way use it for cooking. Put it in soups or scrambled eggs or whatever to use up that package and you'll know better next time :wink:
    • Posts: 514 Member
      I bought some turkey bacon. Just the thought of it grosses me out (as does ground turkey meat). I keep hoping that the part of me that hates to waste money and wants to get healthy, will overpower the part of me that is completely grossed out by it. The expiration date on the bacon is quickly approaching. I just don't think I can do it.
      I feel your pain, it took me over 2 months to get thru a package of 8 turkey saugage patties, nastiest stuff ever produced, for the slight difference in fats and what not I will stick with the real thing from now on
    • Posts: 2,394 Member
      It's not so bad...it's just not bacon.
    • Posts: 806 Member
      I cooked it up and then gave ot to my dog as a trewt
    • Posts: 30 Member
      Try Trader Joe's turkey bacon... if you a TJ near you.
    • Posts: 135 Member
      Have you ever tried the Veggie Bacon from Morning Star?
      I think it's pretty good. You can make it in the microwave in like 1 minute.
      It smells smokey like bacon and taste like a mix between bacon bits and pringles lol
    • Posts: 6
      OMG! I'm so surprised to read this... I can't even eat real bacon anymore, I love turkey bacon so much better :D
    • Posts: 8,138 Member
      It's gross. Plus, I am pretty sure there are beaks in there.
    • Posts: 1,036 Member
      I really don't mind it at all now, although yes I do think regular tastes better. My 8 yr old on the other hand, LOVES it and refuses to eat regular bacon! Weird kid!
    • Posts: 138 Member
      Just eat the real stuff!
    • Posts: 1,801 Member
      I don't really care for turkey bacon. I'd rather forego bacon altogether than to eat turkey bacon, so that is what I do. I don't mind ground turkey. I use it for southwestern sloppy joes (ground turkey sauteed with tons of peppers, onions, and tomatoes). If you cook it with veggies, it tastes great!
    • Posts: 246 Member
      Turkey bacon is so good!
    • Posts: 160 Member
      Turkey bacon makes me sick....
    • Posts: 49
      You'll love it! It's so yummy! I haven't ate pork in about 6 years. And I don't miss it at all!
    • Posts: 1,320 Member
      I think it's delicious. Try different brands. If all else fails, make real bacon fit your macros. I'm not seeing any other options here.
    • Posts: 10 Member
      I understand where your coming from on turkey bacon, tried it waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy toooooo dry for me. on the other hand, I prefer ground turkey over ground beef for hamburgers, chop up some onion, green pepper and grill = awesome
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