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The phrase “Pass the bacon is beginning to have a nutritive role for millions of health-conscious Americans, including Canadian bacon in their diets.

Best known as an ingredient in Eggs Benedict, Canadian Bacon’s recent rise is the popularity of the low carbohydrate diet craze. Although carb counting is not as fashionable, Canadian Bacon is a healthy cooking option, because it is low in fat and rich in protein.

With “bacon” in its name, consumers often confuse Canadian Bacon with traditional American bacon, according to Philip Jones, president of Jones Dairy Farm, a leading U.S. manufacturer of Canadian Bacon. But unlike its American counterpart, greasy Canadian Bacon is a lean smoked meat from the tender pork made. It is pre-cooked and has a look and taste like ham.

Jones points out an important difference between Canadian bacon and Canadian style bacon. Real Canadian Bacon is strictly the loin meat, but bacon for the Canadian model as a rule of hip fillet meat and trim includes Mett. Jones believes consumers will prefer higher quality, authentic product because it looks superior to a uniform look, better consistency and taste.

“Real Canadian Bacon gives fuller flavor and firm structure,” Jones said. “It is a premium ingredient that wonderful smoky flavor in salads, sandwiches, soups or added to itself.” He offers the following recipe presents the diversity of Canadian bacon.

Cajun-Style Gumbo

Power 5 (11/2-cup) servings

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 green pepper, diced

1 medium onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tablespoons flour

1 (141/2-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup chicken or beef broth

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 / 2 teaspoon dried oregano

3 / 4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

1 (10-oz) package frozen okra slices, thawed

8 Jones Golden Brown pre-cooked sausage patties, or, roughly chopped

1 (6-oz) package Jones Canadian bacon slices, cut into strips

2 cups hot cooked rice

1 / 4 cup chopped parsley

Oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion, garlic, cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Flour cook and stir 1 minute. Tomatoes, broth, thyme, oregano, pepper, bring to simmer. Cover, simmer 5 minutes. Stir in okra and sausage, simmer covered 5 minutes. Stir in Canadian bacon, simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Ladle into five shallow bowls, top with rice, parsley.

Cajun-style gumbo made better with the addition of real Canadian bacon.

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