10 Perfect Peameal Bacon Recipes

Posted By Jenny Potter April 13, 2016

Bring bold Canadian flavour to your plate with the cornmeal-coated breakfast favourite; peameal bacon! The tender, lean pork loin, which was invented in Toronto, makes a scrumptious sandwich, a tasty roast and a mouth-watering burger topping. Get cooking with these 10 delicious recipes using peameal bacon.

  • Eggs Benedict with Peameal Bacon on Scallion Waffles and Tomato Cream
     
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    Eggs Benedict with Peameal Bacon on Scallion Waffles and Tomato Cream

    <p>Treat your family to a luxurious brunch of scallion, cornmeal waffles topped with savoury slices of peameal, perfectly poached eggs and drizzled with a fresh tomato purée. They’ll be thanking you all week!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/eggs-benedict-with-peameal-bacon-on-scallion-waffles-and-tomato-cream/10002/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson’s Eggs Benedict with Peameal Bacon on Scallion Waffles and Tomato Cream</strong></a></p>
  • Maple Glazed Peameal with Rosti
     
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    Maple Glazed Peameal with Rosti

    <p>How do you make peameal bacon even more Canadian? Roast and baste it with a maple syrup and mustard glaze until it is golden brown. Then, serve with a simple Yukon gold potato rosti for a satisfying Canadian dinner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-glazed-peameal-with-rosti/7179/" target="_blank"><strong>Maple Glazed Peameal with Rosti</strong></a></p>
  • The Great Canadian Breakfast Sandwich
     
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    The Great Canadian Breakfast Sandwich

    <p>We’ve sandwiched together smoky Canadian cheddar, peameal bacon, eggs, apple and a maple-mustard sauce between a warm, homemade maple biscuit. Talk about tasty!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/the-great-canadian-breakfast-sandwich/18095/" target="_blank"><strong>The Great Canadian Breakfast Sandwich</strong></a></p>
  • Canadian Minestrone
     
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    Canadian Minestrone

    <p>Veggie-filled minestrone soup gets a dose of Canadian flavour by adding maple syrup to the broth and topping each bowl with crispy strips of peameal bacon.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/canadian-minestrone/12783/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson’s Canadian Minestrone</strong></a></p>
  • Maple Bourbon Peameal Bacon Sliders
     
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    Maple Bourbon Peameal Bacon Sliders

    <p>Take your classic peameal sandwiches to the next level by cooking your bacon in a succulent maple-bourbon sauce. Serve as sliders for an impressive appetizer or as full-sized, extra-special sandwiches.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-bourbon-peameal-bacon-sliders/13947/" target="_blank"><strong>Maple Bourbon Peameal Bacon Sliders</strong></a></p>
  • Canadian Cheddar Burgers with Peameal Bacon
     
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    Canadian Cheddar Burgers with Peameal Bacon

    <p>Peameal bacon is the ultimate burger topping. Its round cut means you can cook it alongside of your burger on the grill, without worrying about it slipping through the grate. Plus, the round slice means you get a bite of back bacon with every bite.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/canadian-cheddar-burgers-with-peameal-bacon/13609/" target="_blank"><strong>Canadian Cheddar Burgers with Peameal Bacon</strong></a></p>
  • Peameal Bacon Breakfast Melts
     
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    Peameal Bacon Breakfast Melts

    <p>Elevate your grilled cheese sandwich game by adding in a fried egg and a golden slice of crispy back bacon.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peameal-bacon-breakfast-melts/13594/" target="_blank"><strong>Peameal Bacon Breakfast Melts</strong></a></p>
  • Maple Peameal Roast
     
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    Maple Peameal Roast

    <p>Why settle for a slice of peameal bacon when you can have a whole roast? This tasty version smothered in maple syrup and mustard will fill your home full of sweet and savoury aromas.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-peameal-roast/7482/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Maple Peameal Roast</strong></a></p>
  • Peameal Bacon Sandwiches with Coleslaw
     
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    Peameal Bacon Sandwiches with Coleslaw

    <p>If you can’t make it to St. Lawrence Market to try this signature Toronto treat, try making your own scrumptious sandwiches at home with this simple recipe from Anna Olson.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peameal-sandwiches-with-coleslaw/8927/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson’s Peameal Bacon Sandwiches with Coleslaw</strong></a></p>
  • Breakfast BLT
     
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    Breakfast BLT

    <p>Peppery arugula and tart tomato slices pair perfectly with thick slices of back bacon. For an extra flavour boost, slather on your favourite grainy mustard or chutney.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/breakfast-blt/5977/" target="_blank"><strong>Breakfast BLT</strong></a></p>
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