John Myers
Also known as “breakfast bacon,” bacon does not come from the ham portion of the pig. Instead, it is made from the streaky pork belly. Classic ham, on the other hand, comes from the back of the animal.
The slices of meat sold commercially as bacon, Danish bacon or breakfast bacon are rectangular pieces of bacon. They are separated from the bones, salted and smoked. Bacon is also available raw, in which case it is often used for grilling or as an ingredient in stews. In the United States and England, bacon is a popular accompaniment to a fried egg or as part of a bacon, lettuce and tomato BLT sandwich.
