Many people pause the first time they order Canadian bacon and receive a round, tender slice instead of the crispy strips they expected. The surprise usually leads to a bigger question: what exactly ...

For the most part, Americans know that there is a significant difference between what we know as standard bacon and Canadian bacon. (It's a little more puzzling to determine whether Canadian bacon and ...

Years ago, I met the owner of a regional pizza chain who swore that McDonald’s had the best Canadian bacon in the business. He wanted that same quality on his pizzas, but there was a hitch: The bacon ...

Canadian bacon comes from the loin cut of the pig, which is located on the back of the pig. This cut is what gives Canadian bacon its nickname of "back bacon." Alternatively, ham comes from the leg or ...