In Canada, we have regular bacon and back bacon. We didn't name it Canadian bacon and we don't call it that. Isn't there any back bacon in the US?
2007-09-08 14:08:19 · 9 answers · asked by Shine! 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
PurplePassion: That link you gave was to some kind of British cured bacon/meat. I was talking about when I am in the US and they ask if I would like Canadian bacon and when it comes, it is just regular back bacon.
2007-09-08 14:22:42 · update #1
Yes, in that link the first picture is regular bacon, the third is what we call back bacon and the US calls Canadian bacon for some reason.
2007-09-09 02:44:15 · update #2
We are giving y'all credit for it.. be happy eh =) jk
Around the turn of the 19th Century, England had a pork shortage and began importing pork "side bacon" from Canada; the English smoked the meat and called it "Wiltshire sides." And somehow Americans got the idea that bacon from Canada was smoked.
Apparently that's how they distinguished the two and the name stuck.
Edit: Sorry Shine! that was the wrong link.. which bacon do you call back bacon? the one that looks like ham?
Thanks for replying Shine! that's what I thought =)
2007-09-08 14:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by Helpfulhannah 7 · 11⤊ 2⤋
Bacon
2016-04-03 21:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen back bacon in the states....that's probably why it's called Canadian bacon. It must be native to Canada. Very interesting. Giving this one a star for sure.
2007-09-08 14:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
No back bacon in the USA.
We've always wondered what Canadians call Canadian Bacon. Or English people English Muffins. Or what the French call Frienc Fries
2007-09-08 14:12:41 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 11⤊ 5⤋
I am not sure, but I am pretty sure it is because canadian bacon, and just bacon are different.
2007-09-08 14:16:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Americans usually experienced it in Canada first.
In England they have a cut called Danish bacon.
Every country has their own style of butchering.
2007-09-08 14:21:53 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm Canadian, I'm not sure why either.
I think it's cause we don't process our foods like the states does, You see those Denny's breakfasts commercals. Heart attack on a plate. Up here it known as peameal bacon.
2007-09-08 14:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by tigerashes 2 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I do'nt know what the difference between canadian bacon and ham is... I just call it breakfast ham!! lol.
2007-09-08 14:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by Irish_Girl860509 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Because the Americans know that all the best stuff is Canadian.
2007-09-08 14:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 31⤊ 3⤋