Peameal Canadian Bacon Roast

peameal bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Turkey bacon is leaner while pork loin is a more affordable cut.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 2 cups of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of orange juice, and 2 teaspoons of dried mustard in a bowl, whisking until the sugar is dissolved.

Score the top of the peameal bacon at a 45-degree angle, cutting about a third of an inch deep to help the sauce seep into the meat.

Transfer the peameal bacon to a cooking dish that is large enough to allow an inch or two of space around it.

Pour about half of the sauce mixture over the peameal bacon, ensuring it covers all surfaces and gets into the scored cuts.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Cook the peameal bacon in the oven for 15 minutes, then check the sauce bubbling up.

Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the bacon, aiming for 160°F (72°C).

Once cooked, cover the bacon with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Slice the peameal bacon and serve it with the sauce drizzled over the top.

Cooking Techniques

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