Pork is no different than any other meat. As long as you cook it properly after defrosting there is no problem.
To microwave peameal bacon slices, place the slices on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Cover the slices with another paper towel to prevent splattering. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, checking for doneness and adjusting the time as needed based on the thickness of the slices and your microwave’s power. Let it rest for a minute before serving, as it will continue to cook slightly.
It is called back bacon or peameal bacon.
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Peameal bacon is like Canadian bacon and it is made in a southern part of Ontario.
To cook bacon in the microwave, place the bacon strips on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover the bacon with another layer of paper towels and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes per slice, depending on the desired crispiness. Let the bacon rest for a minute before serving.
To safely and effectively defrost bacon in the microwave, place the bacon on a microwave-safe plate and use the defrost setting or set the microwave to low power. Check and flip the bacon every 1-2 minutes until it is thawed. Avoid using high power to prevent cooking the bacon instead of just defrosting it.
One delicious and easy microwave bacon recipe is to place bacon strips on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes per slice, or until desired crispiness. Enjoy your crispy bacon in minutes!
In Canada, Peameal Back Bacon is considered the "Canadian Bacon" because it is unique to Canada (see http://www.realcanadianbacon.com/pork-tenderloin/testimonial.htm). Strip Bacon or Streaky Bacon (a British Term) is the most common bacon in Canada and has the same variations as the strip bacon in the United States. Peameal bacon is usually listed as an up-charge for a "bacon and eggs" menu (using strip bacon) since it is superior in taste, quality and has a very low fat content. It is listed on the Canadian Diabetes chart because it is so lean. Peameal Back Bacon is made from the Pork Main Back Muscle (hence the term "Back" Bacon), with a Unique to Canada cut of meat: Cap-off, Tail-off, 0x0 specification (whole muscle only - no fat). These extra lean loins are cured for a minimum of 48 hours in a Sweet Pickle Cure recipe and then finally rolled in Golden Cornmeal. This is Not Smoked; true Canadian Bacon has never been smoked. The product is sliced (aka Bacon) and typically served with eggs for breakfast or used in sandwiches at lunch. Whole Roasts (un-sliced) are used as a dinner entree. The name "Peameal Bacon" comes from around and prior to the 1920's or so. Back then the product was rolled in ground up Yellow Peas (for preservation reasons). It was switched to Cornmeal around that time due to the availability of corn. When fried or roasted, the cornmeal coating gives a unique and pleasing crunchy mouth feel. Here in the United States, it can be purchased at www.realcanadianbacon.com
I've found the best way to make bacon in the microwave is to cook it on high for about 2 minutes on a microwave-safe plate. Put a paper towel over it to eliminate the splattering of grease.
To safely cook bacon in the microwave using parchment paper, place a layer of parchment paper on a microwave-safe plate, then lay the bacon strips on top. Cover with another layer of parchment paper to prevent splattering. Cook on high for 4-6 minutes, or until desired crispiness is reached. Be careful when removing the plate from the microwave as it will be hot.
Not anymore, but peameal bacon was distinctively a Canadian product years ago. Real Canadian Peameal bacon is cut from the boneless loin of pork, fat is trimmed to 1/8 inch and sweet pickle cured the product was rolled in crushed/ground yellow peas to preserve freshness. No smoke used. Canadian bacon sold in the USA on the other hand is plain old lean back bacon sometimes with a coating of cornmeal. Normal bacon is cut from the belly of the hog, smoked and thin sliced.
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