Bacon

bacon

Flavor and role

Pork belly (or loin) that has been cured and smoked. Its saltiness, smoky aroma and fat flavour the whole dish.

Typical dishes and uses

Feijoada, brunch, carbonara substitute, bean dishes, clam chowder

Substitutes

100g bacon = 100g pancetta (no smokiness) or 100g smoked pork belly or ham.

Storage

Unopened in the fridge until the use-by date. Opened 5–7 days in the fridge; frozen in separated slices, 1–2 months.

Main countries

United States · United Kingdom · Germany

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10