How can I specify the correct type of bacon in the US?
I'm in the US, looking for bacon like they have in the UK and (possibly?) Canada. However, if I ask for Canadian Bacon, I receive what is basically a processed ham product that I find far less tasty. How can I specify the cut of meat I'm looking for?
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This is known as "back bacon" in Canada, and when brined rather than smoked, it's peameal bacon. Canadian bacon is, sadly, usually just some sort of processed ham product meant to resemble back bacon. It's also known here in the US as Irish rashers or British rashers (a rasher is the british term for a slice of the sort of bacon you're after). It can also show up as simply Irish bacon or British bacon. Google any of those terms to find internet vendors.
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What are the different types of bacon?
Types of BaconWhat is Canadian bacon in the US?
"Canadian bacon" or "Canadian-style bacon" is the term commonly used in the United States for a form of back bacon that is cured, smoked and fully cooked, trimmed into cylindrical medallions, and sliced thick. The name was created when this product was first imported from Toronto to New York City.What is the difference between Canadian bacon and American bacon?
Type of meat: The two kinds of bacon come from different parts of the animal: Canadian bacon comes from the back, while American bacon comes from the belly. Therefore, Canadian and American bacon have different textures and fat contents. Canadian bacon is a lean cut, while American bacon is a fattier cut.Why is American bacon different?
The difference in shape is due to the fact that each style of bacon comes from different cuts of pork. American bacon comes from pork belly, which is a much fattier cut of meat. British bacon, on the other hand, comes from the loin which is a much leaner cut.Gordon's Guide To Bacon
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In Canada, we have lots of different types of bacon. I believe in the states, "Canadian" Bacon, as far as I know generally refers to back bacon. Standard Bacon (Also called, side Bacon, Strip Bacon; which comes from the belly), is usually just known as "Bacon". I believe this is true in the states.
What happens when you just ask for "Bacon, please!"?
Wikipedia link of different cuts of bacon. The link also includes the different local terms for bacon.
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