Turkey Bacon VS Pork Bacon?????
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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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Taste, lol, is the benefit to pork bacon:happy:
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As I understood it, the purpose of turkey bacon is to enable Jews and Muslims to eat bacon. There's also beef bacon. Having lived in the Arabian Gulf for the past 7 years, I can tell you all about fake bacon.0
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Turkey Bacon - NO! what is it? I know it is not Bacon!
Pork Bacon = Bacon = YES! the only way to eat bacon...since it is the only bacon!0 -
Pork bacon tastes better and there is nothing inherently "bad" about bacon...people need to be able to look at their diets (noun) as a whole rather than singling out individual food items. My two slices of bacon this morning did not magically negate the rest of my nutrition today...and in fact, contributed essential fats and protein. As part of an overall nutritious and well balanced diet, bacon is a non-issue.0
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I'm allergic to pork (weird allergy, but it's MINE!) so I've gotten used to turkey bacon. But let me tell you, buffalo bacon, or better yet duck bacon, are far tastier alternative cured breakfast meat. If only they weren't so expensive. I doubt they taste "like" pork bacon, but dang, they're delicious!
Hrrm, time for a trip to the farmer's market. If I freeze it in small packages, that pricy pound will last.0 -
Also don't eat pork for non dietary reasons. Chicken and turkey bacon lets me get my bacon fix. I cook it in the microwave between two pieces of parchment paper. One minute 10 seconds per slice. It even goes crispy. Yum!!0
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Dis what I was gonna say. It does have less fat than the normal stuff. I actually prefer it too, does not make me feel weighed down0
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