Bacon - wikipedia Bacon This article is about the meat. For other uses, see Bacon ( disambiguation ). A strip of cooked streaky bacon Bacon is a meat product prepared from cured pork. It is first cured using large quantities of salt, either a brine or a dry packing. Fresh bacon may then be dried for weeks or months in cold air, or it may be boiled or smoked. Fresh and dried bacon are typically cooked before eating, often by pan frying. Boiled bacon is ready to eat, as is some smoked bacon, but they may be cooked further before eating. Bacon is prepared from several different cuts of meat. It can be made from the pork belly or from back cuts, which has less fat than the belly. Packaged smoked bacon Cured bacon in a pan The same bacon, cooked Bacon may be eaten smoked, boiled, fried, baked, or grilled. It is eaten on its own, as a side dish ( particularly in breakfasts ), or used as a minor ingredient to flavour dishes ( e.g., the club sandwich ). Bacon is also used for barding and larding roasts, especially game, including venison and pheasant. The word is derived from the Old High German bacho, meaning `` buttock '', `` ham '' or `` side of bacon '', and is cognate with the Old French bacon. Meat from other animals, such as beef, lamb, chicken, goat, or turkey, may also be cut, cured, or otherwise prepared to resemble bacon, and may even be referred to as `` bacon ''. Such use is common in areas with significant Jewish and Muslim populations, both of which prohibit the consumption of pigs. For safety, bacon may be treated to prevent trichinosis, caused by Trichinella, a parasitic roundworm which can be destroyed by heating, freezing, drying, or smoking. Contents 1 Curing and smoking 2 Cuts 3 Around the world 3.1 Australia and New Zealand 3.2 Canada 3.3 Germany 3.4 Japan 3.5 United Kingdom and Ireland 3.6 United States 4 Bacon mania 5 Bacon dishes 6 Bacon fat 7 Nutrients 8 Health concerns 9 Alternatives 9.1 Turkey bacon 9.2 Macon 9.3 Vegetarian bacon 10 Reception 11 Bacon - flavoured products 11.1 Bacon bits 11.2 Other bacon - flavoured products 12 In popular culture 13 See also 14 References 15 External links Curing and smoking Smoke cured bacon, then cooked with additional hickory smoke Bacon is cured through either a process of injecting with or soaking in brine or using plain salt ( dry curing ). In America, bacon is usually cured and smoked, and different flavours can be achieved by using various types of wood, or rarely corn cobs ; peat is sometimes used in the United Kingdom. This process can take up to eighteen hours, depending on the intensity of the flavour desired. The Virginia Housewife ( 1824 ), thought to be one of the earliest American cookbooks, gives no indication that bacon is ever not smoked, though it gives no advice on flavouring, noting only that care should be taken lest the fire get too hot. In early American history, the preparation and smoking of bacon ( like the making of sausage ) seems to have been a gender - neutral process, one of the few food - preparation processes not divided by gender. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, smoked and unsmoked varieties are equally common, unsmoked being referred to as `` green bacon ''. Bacon is distinguished from salt pork and ham by differences in the brine or dry packing. Bacon brine has added curing ingredients, most notably sodium nitrite, and occasionally potassium nitrate ( saltpeter ), but sodium ascorbate or erythorbate may also be added to accelerate curing and stabilise colour. Flavourings such as brown sugar or maple syrup are used for some bacon products. Sodium polyphosphates, such as sodium triphosphate, may also be added to make the product easier to slice and to reduce spattering when the bacon is pan-fried. Today, a brine specifically for ham includes a large amount of sugar. Historically, the terms `` ham '' and `` bacon '' referred to different cuts of meat that were brined or packed identically, often together in the same barrel. Cuts ( 1 ) fatback ( 2 ) pork belly Varieties differ depending on the primal cut from which they are prepared : Uncooked strips of streaky pork belly bacon Side bacon, or streaky bacon, comes from pork belly. It is very fatty with long layers of fat running parallel to the rind. This is the most common form of bacon in the United States. `` Slab bacon '' is side bacon that is not sliced. Slab bacon is similar to salt pork, which is prepared from the same cuts, but salt pork is not smoked. Pancetta is Italian streaky bacon, smoked or aqua ( unsmoked ), with a strong flavour. It is generally rolled up into cylinders after curing. Back bacon, ready for cooking Back bacon contains meat from the loin in the middle of the back of the pig. It is a very lean, meaty cut of bacon, with less fat compared to other cuts. Most bacon consumed in the United Kingdom and Ireland is back bacon. Collar bacon is taken from the back of a pig near the head. Cottage bacon is thinly sliced lean pork meat from a shoulder cut that is typically oval shaped and meaty. It is cured and then sliced into round pieces for baking or frying. Jowl bacon is cured and smoked cheeks of pork. Guanciale is an Italian jowl bacon that is seasoned and dry cured but not smoked. Sliced jowl bacon Different cuts of pork are used for making bacon depending on local preferences. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, back bacon is most common. In the United States, the plain term implies belly bacon, with back cuts known as `` Canadian bacon ''. The USDA defines bacon as `` the cured belly of a swine carcass '', and other cuts and characteristics must be separately qualified ( e.g., `` smoked pork loin bacon '' ). Around the world Bacon and egg on toast, garnished with a strawberry Bacon is often served with eggs and sausages as part of a full breakfast. Historically, the skin left on the cut is known as ' bacon rind ', but rindless bacon is also common throughout the English - speaking world. The meat may be bought smoked or unsmoked. Australia and New zealand The most common form sold is ' middle bacon ', which includes the more of the streaky, fatty section of side bacon along with a portion of the loin of back bacon. In response to increasing consumer diet - consciousness, some supermarkets also offer the loin section only. This is sold as ' short cut bacon ' and is usually priced slightly higher than middle bacon. Both varieties are usually available with the rind removed. Canada Roasted peameal bacon with a maple glaze at the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. An individual piece of bacon is a ' slice ' or ' strip '. In Canada : The term ' bacon ' on its own typically refers to side bacon. ' Back bacon ' refers to either smoked or unsmoked bacon cut from the boneless eye of pork loin ; this is called ' Canadian bacon ' in the United States when cut into a thick medallion shape. Peameal bacon is back bacon, brined and coated in fine cornmeal ( historically, it was rolled in a meal made from ground dried peas ). Bacon is often eaten in breakfasts, such as with cooked eggs or pancakes. Maple syrup is often used as a flavouring while curing bacon in Canada. Germany Above : Smoked fatback ( Rückenspeck ) German smoked and baked pork belly used for cold cuts Tyrolean Speckknödelssuppe including bacon cubes Grilled pork belly, Wammerl in Bavarian dialect Some of the meanings of bacon overlap with the German - language term Speck. Germans use the term bacon explicitly for Frühstücksspeck ( ' breakfast Speck ' ) which are cured or smoked pork slices. Traditional German cold cuts favor ham over bacon, however `` Wammerl '' ( grilled pork belly ) remains popular in Bavaria. Small bacon cubes ( called `` Grieben '' or `` Grammerln '' in Austria and southern Germany ) have been a rather important ingredient of various southern German dishes. They are used for adding flavor to soups and salads and for speck dumplings and various noodle and potato dishes. Instead of preparing them at home from larger slices, they have been sold ready made as convenience foods recently as `` Baconwürfel '' ( `` bacon cubes '' ) in German retail stores. Japan In Japan, bacon ( ベーコン ) is pronounced `` bēkon ''. It is cured and smoked belly meat as in the US, and is sold in either regular or half - length sizes. Bacon in Japan is different from that in the US in that the meat is not sold raw, but is processed, precooked and has a ham - like consistency when cooked. Uncured belly rashers, known as bara ( バラ ), are very popular in Japan and are used in a variety of dishes ( e.g. yakitori and yakiniku ). United Kingdom and Ireland A thin slice of bacon is known as a ' rasher '. Bacon is usually described as either streaky or back : The term ' bacon ' on its own does not specify the cut but typically refers to back bacon. Bacon from the pork belly, with streaks of meat and fat, is referred to as ' streaky bacon '. Bacon from the back of the pig is referred to as ' back bacon ', and usually includes a streaky bit and a lean oval from the loin. Middle cuts with an eye of meat and an extended streaky section are common. Heavily trimmed back cuts which may consist of just the eye of meat are available. Bacon may be cured in several ways ; in particular it may be described as smoked or unsmoked. Many ways of curing add water to the meat ; bacon sold as `` dry cured '' does not have added water. For example, in a shop a particular type may be described as `` dry - cured unsmoked back bacon ''. Fried or grilled bacon rashers are included in the traditional full breakfast, which varies slightly from country to country ( `` full Scottish '', etc. ). United States A side of unsliced bacon is known as a ' slab '. An individual slice of bacon is known as a ' slice ' or ' strip '. American bacons include varieties smoked with hickory, mesquite or applewood and flavourings such as chili pepper, maple, brown sugar, honey, or molasses. The term `` bacon '' on its own generally refers to strip bacon from the belly meat of the pig, which is the most popular type of bacon sold in the US. `` Canadian bacon '' or `` Canadian - style bacon '' is made from the pork loin, and is usually sold pre-cooked and thick - sliced. Bacon mania Main article : Bacon mania Chocolate - covered bacon on a stick The United States and Canada have seen an increase in the popularity of bacon and bacon - related recipes, dubbed `` bacon mania ''. The sale of bacon in the US has increased significantly since 2011. Sales climbed 9.5 % in 2013, making it an all - time high of nearly $4 billion in US. In a survey conducted by Smithfield, 65 % of Americans would support bacon as their `` national food ''. Dishes such as bacon explosion, chicken fried bacon, and chocolate - covered bacon have been popularised over the internet, as has using candied bacon. Recipes spread quickly through both countries ' national media, culinary blogs, and YouTube. Restaurants have organised and are organising bacon and beer tasting nights, The New York Times reported on bacon infused with Irish whiskey used for Saint Patrick 's Day cocktails, and celebrity chef Bobby Flay has endorsed a `` Bacon of the Month '' club online, in print, and on national television. Commentators explain this surging interest in bacon by reference to what they deem American cultural characteristics. Sarah Hepola, in a 2008 article in Salon.com, suggests a number of reasons, one of them being that eating bacon in the modern, health - conscious world is an act of rebellion : `` Loving bacon is like shoving a middle finger in the face of all that is healthy and holy while an unfiltered cigarette smoulders between your lips. '' She also suggests bacon is sexy ( with a reference to Sarah Katherine Lewis ' book Sex and Bacon ), kitsch, and funny. Hepola concludes by saying that `` Bacon is American ''. Alison Cook, writing in the Houston Chronicle, argues the case of bacon 's American citizenship by referring to historical and geographical uses of bacon. Early American literature echoes the sentiment -- in Ebenezer Cooke 's 1708 poem The Sot - Weed Factor, a satire of life in early colonial America, the narrator already complains that practically all the food in America was bacon - infused. On 1 February 2017, The Ohio Pork Council released a report that demand for pork belly ( bacon ) product is outpacing supply. As of December 2016 national frozen pork belly inventory totaled 17.8 million lb ( 8.1 million kg ), the lowest level in 50 years. Bacon dishes Main article : Bacon dishes A bacon, lettuce, and tomato ( BLT ) sandwich Bacon dishes include bacon and eggs, bacon, lettuce, and tomato ( BLT ) sandwiches, Cobb salad, and various bacon - wrapped foods, such as scallops, shrimp, and asparagus. Recently invented bacon dishes include chicken fried bacon, chocolate covered bacon, and the bacon explosion. Tatws Pum Munud is a traditional Welsh stew, made with sliced potatoes, vegetables and smoked bacon. Bacon jam and bacon marmalade are also commercially available. In the US and Europe, bacon is commonly used as a condiment or topping on other foods, often in the form of bacon bits. Streaky bacon is more commonly used as a topping in the US on such items as pizza, salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, baked potatoes, hot dogs, and soups. In the US, sliced smoked back bacon is used less frequently than the streaky variety, but can sometimes be found on pizza, salads, and omelettes. Bacon is also used in adaptations of dishes ; for example, bacon wrapped meatloaf, and can be mixed in with green beans or served sautéed over spinach. Bacon fat Bacon frying in its own grease Bacon fat liquefies and becomes bacon dripping when it is heated. Once cool, it firms into lard if from uncured meat, or rendered bacon fat if from cured meat. Bacon fat is flavourful and is used for various cooking purposes. Traditionally, bacon grease is saved in British and southern US cuisine, and used as a base for cooking and as an all - purpose flavouring, for everything from gravy to cornbread to salad dressing. German Griebenschmalz used as spread If streaky pork belly bacon sliced in cubes is being used for lard preparation, as traditionally in Germany, the parts with higher melting temperatures are roasted and stay in the lard. The result is Griebenschmalz, a famous spread. Bacon, or bacon fat, is often used for barding roast fowl and game birds, especially those that have little fat themselves. Barding consists of laying rashers of bacon or other fats over a roast ; a variation is the traditional method of preparing filet mignon of beef, which is wrapped in rashers of bacon before cooking. The bacon itself may afterwards be discarded or served to eat, like cracklings. One teaspoon ( 4 g or 0.14 oz ) of bacon grease has 38 calories ( 40 kJ / g ). It is composed almost completely of fat, with very little additional nutritional value. Bacon fat is roughly 40 % saturated. Despite the disputed health risks of excessive bacon grease consumption, it remains popular in the cuisine of the American South. Nutrients One 20 - gram ( 0.7 oz ) rasher of cooked streaky bacon contains 5.4 grams ( 0.19 oz ) of fat, and 4.4 grams ( 0.16 oz ) of protein. Four pieces of bacon can also contain up to 800 mg of sodium, which is roughly equivalent to 1.92 grams of salt. The fat and protein content varies depending on the cut and cooking method. 68 % of the food energy of bacon comes from fat, almost half of which is saturated. 28 grams ( 1 oz ) of bacon contains 30 milligrams of cholesterol ( 0.1 % ). Health concerns See also : Dietary recommendations for saturated fat and Health effects of salt Bacon has a large amount of sodium, and the consumption of a large amount of sodium has traditionally been considered to put a person at risk for heart disease and high blood pressure. Bacon is considered by many doctors to be unhealthy if eaten in excess. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Zurich found a connection between eating processed meat and the risk of dying from heart disease or cancer. Processed meats contain preservatives known as nitrates that, when absorbed by the human body, convert into nitrosamine, a chemical compound that could cause cancer. A second study by researchers at Columbia University found that the consumption of cured meats increase a person 's chances of developing chronic pulmonary disease. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found in 2010 that eating processed meats ( such as bacon ) that are preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or with the addition of chemical preservatives, was associated with an increased risk of both heart disease and diabetes. The same association was not found for unprocessed meat. A newly released publication about cancer research in the United Kingdom by the WHO says processed meats ( like bacon or sausages ) do cause cancer. Alternatives Several alternatives to and substitutes for bacon have been developed for those who can not or prefer not to eat standard pork bacon. Turkey bacon Turkey bacon cooking in skillet Turkey bacon is a popular alternative to bacon. People may choose turkey bacon over real bacon due to health benefits, religious laws, or other reasons. It is lower in fat and food energy than bacon, but may be used in a similar manner ( such as in a BLT sandwich ). The meat for turkey bacon comes from the whole turkey and can be cured or uncured, smoked, chopped, and reformed into strips that resemble bacon. Turkey bacon is cooked by pan-frying. Cured turkey bacon made from dark meat can be 90 % fat free. The low fat content of turkey bacon means it does not shrink while being cooked and has a tendency to stick to the pan. Macon Macon is another alternative to bacon, produced by curing cuts of mutton in a manner similar to the production of pork bacon. Historically produced in Scotland, it was introduced across Britain during World War II as a consequence of rationing. It is today available as an alternative to bacon, produced for the Muslim market and sold at halal butchers ; it is largely similar in appearance to pork bacon except for the colour ( which tends to be black and yellow ). Vegetarian bacon Vegetarian bacon, also referred to as fakon, veggie bacon, or vacon, is a product marketed as a bacon alternative that is available in supermarkets. It has no cholesterol, is low in fat, and contains large amounts of protein and fibre. Two slices contain about 310 kilojoules ( 74 kcal ). Vegetarian bacon is usually made from marinated strips of tofu or tempeh. Reception Barded rabbit limb with rosemary and bay Bacon Today states that bacon has a very valuable amount of protein that is `` valuable to maintaining our energy levels and a fully functioning, healthy body ''. Everything Tastes Better with Bacon, a book by Sara Perry, is a cookbook that compliments bacon 's many uses in cooking. On the other hand, as with most meat products, producers of bacon have received heavy criticism for how their pigs are treated. Many petitions and protests have been made trying to raise awareness and change how producers treat their pigs. Many of these protests have turned out successful : for example, following NBC News 's report of an undercover investigation of an abusive pig farm, Tyson Foods terminated their contract with the pig farm. Similar to NBC 's investigation, The Humane Society of the United States ( HSUS ) investigated Seaboard Foods, one of the pig breeding facilities that supply Walmart. According to HSUS, the pigs were treated poorly and abused. Walmart spokesperson Diana Gee said, `` As soon as we were made aware of the allegations, we immediately reached out to Seaboard to begin investigating the issue... Pending our review, we will take any action necessary. '' Petitions also exist that oppose poor treatment of pigs, many of which state that the current treatment of pigs in factories is cruel and unethical. Bacon - flavoured products Bacon bits in a bowl. The popularity of bacon in the United States has given rise to a number of commercial products that promise to add bacon flavouring without the labour involved in cooking it or the perceived negative qualities of bacon. Bacon bits Bacon bits are a frequently used topping on salad or potatoes, and a common element of salad bars. They are usually salted. Bacon bits are made from small, crumbled pieces of bacon ; in commercial plants they are cooked in continuous microwave ovens. Similar products are made from ham or turkey, and analogues are made from textured vegetable protein, artificially flavoured to resemble bacon. Other bacon - flavoured products There is also a wide range of other bacon - flavoured products, including a bacon - flavoured salt ( Bacon Salt ), Baconnaise ( a bacon - flavoured mayonnaise ), Bacon Grill ( a tinned meat, similar to Spam ) and bacon ice cream. In popular culture Maple brown sugar five spice bacon jerky about to be oven - cured Bacon has been gaining popularity over the past decade. It has become a fad on the internet. Epic Meal Time, a cooking show based on YouTube, features bacon in many of their episodes. In one episode entitled Bacon Tree, Epic Meal Time creates a tree made out of bacon using over 2,000 strips of bacon. In another episode entitled Boss Bacon Burger, over 400 strips of bacon are used to make a gigantic hamburger with bacon and other toppings. On 29 May 2012, the YouTubers Rhett and Link published a comedy video promoting the topical application of bacon as a cure - all. The video, `` Rub Some Bacon on It '', had received over eleven million views in September 2016. 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Question: where does bacon come from on a pig
Answer: pork belly