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Peameal Bacon Sandwich — traditional dish from Toronto, Canada
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑24gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Peameal Bacon Sandwich

How to order / say it
Say it Peameal Bacon on a Bun — [PEA-meal BAY-kun on a bun]
Order I'd like the peameal bacon sandwich, please.
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A sandwich made with slices of cured and brined peameal bacon on a bun.

Why try it?

This sandwich is a quintessential Canadian dish that showcases the unique curing style of peameal bacon, which is a staple in Toronto's food scene. It’s a must-try to experience the traditional flavors of Canadian breakfasts.

How it tastes

The sandwich features the smoky, salty flavor of peameal bacon, balanced by the soft, slightly sweet bun, with a crispy exterior from the peameal coating.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Peameal bacon originated in the 19th century when Toronto became a major hub for pork processing and export. It was created to preserve pork by rolling it in ground, dried peas. Eventually, cornmeal replaced the peas.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g peameal bacon
  • 🌾 2 bun
  • 🥛 20 g butter
  • 🥣 30 g mustard
  • 🥕 50 g lettuce
  • 🥕 50 g tomato

Method

  1. 1 Cook the peameal bacon slices on a skillet until golden brown.
  2. 2 Butter the inside of the buns and lightly toast them on the skillet.
  3. 3 Spread mustard on the inside of each bun.
  4. 4 Assemble the sandwich with the cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato inside the buns.
  5. 5 Serve warm and enjoy.

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