What is Peameal Bacon? — Dining on a Dime Toronto

peameal bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: regular bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while regular bacon is more widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious, while white bread is often less expensive.

Visit a restaurant called Rashers in Toronto to try a peameal bacon sandwich.

Observe the different types of bacon available: British style, peameal bacon, and strip bacon.

Learn that peameal bacon is made from the loin of the pig, cured in brine, and rolled in cornmeal.

Notice the thickness of the peameal bacon, which is about a third of an inch thick.

Taste the peameal bacon sandwich and compare it to American and British bacon sandwiches.

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