The phrasal idiom “pass the bacon” is opening to have a more nutritious meaning for millions of health-conscious Americans incorporating Canadian bacon into their diets.
Best recognized as an ingredient in Eggs Benedict, Canadian bacon’s past rise in popularity stems from the low-carbohydrate dieting craze. Although carb calculating is no longer as fashionable, Canadian bacon remains a healthy preparing choice since it’s low in chubby & high in protein.
With “bacon” in its name, consumers often deceive Canadian bacon with conventional American bacon, according to Philip Jones, president of Jones Dairy Farm, a heading U.S. producer of Canadian bacon. However, unlike its fatty American counterpart, Canadian bacon is a tend smoked flesh made from the tender pork loin. It’s precooked & has an visual aspect & flavor more alike to ham.
Jones points out an significant dispute between Canadian bacon & Canadian-style bacon. Real Canadian bacon is strictly the loin meat, but Canadian-style bacon is ordinarily made from fillet hip flesh & includes ground pork trim. Jones thinks consumers will like the higher-quality authentic merchandise since it supplies a more uniform appearance, finer pattern & excellent taste.
“Real Canadian bacon supplies fuller flavor & firmer texture,” stated Jones. “It’s a premium ingredient that adds a fantastic smoky flavor in salads, sandwiches, soups or even by itself.” He offers the following recipe showcasing the versatility of Canadian bacon.
Cajun-Style Gumbo
Makes 5 (11/2-cup) servings
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 light-green bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 (141/2-oz) may diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cupful hen or beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon sizzling pepper sauce
1 (10-oz) box frozen sliced okra, thawed
8 Jones Golden Brown precooked sausage links or patties, coarsely chopped
1 (6-oz) box Jones Canadian Bacon slices, split into strips
2 cups sizzling roasted rice
1/4 cupful chopped parsley
Heat oil in oversized saucepan over medium heat. Add light-green pepper, onion, garlic; prepare 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add flour; prepare & stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, broth, thyme, oregano, pepper sauce; bring to simmer. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in okra & sausage; simmer covered 5 minutes. Stir in Canadian bacon; simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Ladle into five superficial bowls; top with rice, parsley.
Cajun-Style Gumbo made finer with the accession of genuine Canadian bacon.
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