How to Cook Canadian Bacon
Canadian bacon is a smoked pork product that looks and tastes quite similar to ham. It is cut from the pork loin, so it is somewhat leaner than traditional American bacon. Two slices of Canadian bacon have 4 g of fat, while the equivalent amount of traditional bacon contains 6 fat grams. The Canadian bacon sold in the United States is precooked and can be easily heated in a skillet. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Spray a skillet with a light coating of cooking spray and place it on the stove over medium heat. Let the skillet warm up for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Place the Canadian bacon into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
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Flip the Canadian bacon over using a spatula. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Remove the Canadian bacon when it appears lightly crispy. The bacon should remain pink--similar to the color of ham--while the edges should be golden brown.
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Place the Canadian bacon on a paper towel to drain any excess grease. Serve immediately while it is still warm.
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Tips & Warnings
Canadian bacon eaten in or imported from Canada is also known as peameal bacon and is typically purchased uncooked. This type of bacon is hard to find in the United States. If you come across it, the cooking process is similar to that outlined above, except it will require a longer cooking time. Slices can be pan-fried in a skillet for approximately 10 minutes.
