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Peameal bacon sandwich

The Peameal bacon sandwich is a quintessential Canadian dish featuring wet-cured, unsmoked back bacon rolled in cornmeal and served on a bun. It is beloved for its savory, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or casual lunch. This sandwich holds cultural significance as a staple comfort food, especially in Toronto and Southern Ontario.

5 ingredients
savorysmokybutteryslightly sweettender
Canadian70%
British30%

Ingredients

  • peameal bacon
    6-8 slices
  • kaiser roll or sandwich bun
    1
  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • mustard
    to taste
  • lettuce
    1 leaf

Method

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Originating in Ontario, Canada, peameal bacon was traditionally rolled in ground yellow peas to preserve the meat before refrigeration; today, cornmeal is used instead. The sandwich became popular as a convenient, flavorful meal reflecting Canadian adaptation of British bacon traditions.

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ingredients+techniques
British30%
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