Turkey Bacon VS Pork Bacon?????
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Canadian Bacon and Peameal back are different. I say this as a Canadian living in the US. My neighbors think its funny that in canada we don't have Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon is as you said ham. Peameal bacon is back bacon (almost like a roast) that has been rolled in corn meal. Its fantastic!0
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Canadian Bacon and Peameal back are different. I say this as a Canadian living in the US. My neighbors think its funny that in canada we don't have Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon is as you said ham. Peameal bacon is back bacon (almost like a roast) that has been rolled in corn meal. Its fantastic!
I pan sear a piece of peameal with oinions until the onions are just caramelized and throw it together on a whole grain tortilla..a little honey mustard...it's pure heaven!0 -
I get slab bacon from the Meat Market and it has no nitrates or nitrites which are the preservatives that keep it from spoiling........
I just bring it home and pack it in portions so I can freeze it and then thaw when needed.............
I tried turkey bacon back in my low fat, low calorie days and I would rather eat shoe leather than to eat that stuff...........
I have to agree, the leaner the turkey bacon is the worst it tastes. I eat pork bacon regularly and just include it in my calorie planning.0 -
One thing about turkey bacon you have to know how to cook it. You can't go wrong with turkey bacon cooked in the oven, at 350.0
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One thing about turkey bacon you have to know how to cook it. You can't go wrong with turkey bacon cooked in the oven, at 350.
That's how I cook my pork bacon also. It is a thousand times better than pan frying.0 -
From the perspective of fat and calories- turkey bacon has fewer, but watch out for the additives and sodium in turkey bacon!0
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From what I am reading there is no difference in the fat content. What is the benefit?
There would be no benefit in my eyes since I don't eat processed food.
Turkey bacon = highly processed and disgusting
Pork bacon = sliced pork belly, natural and delicious.0 -
I heard that technically pork is the better choice. Granted they are both processed the pork is LESS processed and more wholesome with less of the chemicals than the turkey...just buy a lean pork bacon. I love the kind they have at whole foods for some reason
You can get unprocessed pork bacon that is merely sliced pork belly. I add my own salt and peper and it is delicious.0 -
There's a huge difference in fat and calorie content! I agree though that the additives can be a problem. I see that you are Paleo, in which case we look more at ingredients than macronutrients.
I don't eat pork products (for non-dietary reasons) so turkey bacon is the obvious choice, otherwise pork bacon wouldn't bother me. Either way, I suggest buying uncured bacon, with no added nitrates.0 -
Turkey Bacon is an insult to bacon0
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I won't sacrifice my pork bacon....No matter how bad it is, everything in moderation.0
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I've been loving those 3 lb packages of "bacon ends". I think Wright makes them. There is a lot more fat, but that's not really a problem for me. I'm not afraid of saturated fat, and I usually save the drippings to cook with, so it's really a win-win. I'm sure they are full of nasty preservatives, but those 3 lb packages of bacon ends have really filled a niche in my kitchen: quick breakfast/snack, plenty of drippings for cooking with, and the "ends" themselves are really great in all sorts of recipes. My husband threw some in with some red potatoes and onions the other morning, and it was wonderful. I've put them on top of chicken to roast in the oven or on top of a meatloaf during baking. And they're cheap. Seriously loving the bacon ends.0
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From what I am reading there is no difference in the fat content. What is the benefit?
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Turkey Bacon is an insult to bacon
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I started using a tempe bacon. Good flavour, no cholesterol.0
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Turkey Bacon is an insult to bacon
TRUE!! I prefer to think of food as "everything in moderation" and since I don't eat it every day...or even every week...when I do eat it, I want the real stuff!0 -
From what I am reading there is no difference in the fat content. What is the benefit?
Bacon bacon? Tastes amazing.
Turkey bacon? Tastes like it will never return to my fridge.0 -
Low sodium turkey bacon has less calories and sodium! It tastes really good0
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Depending on the Type
Here Is A Comparision
Pork Bacon Per 2 Slices Turkey Bacon Per 2 Slices
Calories 190 Calories 70 Calories
Fat 18g 6g
Saturated 7g 2g
Cholesterol 40mg 30mg
Sodium 180mg 510mg
Potassium 190mg 0
Carbohydrate 1g 1g
Protein 7g 4g
There is definietly a benefit from a calorie point of view to choose Turkey over Pork
As for the taste they are almost the same less all the grease
Never seen 190 calories for 2 slices of bacon before... Typically it's 30ish a slice.0 -
Have you ever tried canadian bacon? peameal..it's fantastic, and a better option to either bacons you mentioned..and it's sooo yummy!
What is canadian bacon? I've always been curious and now even more so hahaha educate us deprived little Australians/Brits!
I don't like turkey bacon. It tastes like chemicals to me. I'd prefer a partial slice of good organic bacon or some lean ham/Canadian bacon. I use it to flavor things like beans, southern peas and soups. I also love making "egg mcmuffins, with Canadian bacon.0
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