Peameal bacon is an iconic Canadian breakfast staple and a tasty addition to your next box! Unlike traditional side bacon, which is cut from pork belly, peameal bacon (also known as back bacon) is made from boneless centre-cut pork loin, making it a leaner option. It’s carefully trimmed of excess fat, cured in a wet brine, and rolled in cornmeal giving it those signature golden yellow edges. This premium peameal bacon comes from our friends at Townsend Butchers, who raise their vegetarian-fed pigs in Simcoe, Ontario with care and quality in mind.

COOKING TIP: Since peameal bacon is leaner than traditional side bacon, it needs a bit of oil for cooking. You can brush it with a bit of oil and put it on the grill or fry it up in a pan over medium-high heat. It's great with eggs in the morning or in a breakfast sandwich, but you can also enjoy it for lunch or dinner. Just nestle a few slices of cooked peameal bacon in a kaiser roll with some grainy mustard and apple butter. It's life-changing.