Plucky Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I bought some because I had always heard it was better for you, and it was cheaper. Do you like it? Do you think regular bacon is better for low carb? I'm still having problem with my old low fat mentality. I know that being low carb means I do need fat. So what is your bacon opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Turkey bacon sounds nasty *to me.* Real bacon....yum.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Either is fine - regular pork bacon or turkey - whichever you prefer for taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Turkey bacon sounds nasty *to me.* Real bacon....yum.... I had some this morning. It was pretty good. No, it's not regular bacon. It seems pretty salty, too. I like that it didn't shrink up as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Either is fine - regular pork bacon or turkey - whichever you prefer for taste. There was only a quarter of the grease left in the pan than I normally get from the regular bacon and it felt less greasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I actually like turkey bacon. It's less greasy and microwaves better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Why is it better for you? :confused: That's the benefit of low carb. You don't have to eat the low fat crap that doesn't taste right. Because it is made from turkey and low fat? It's not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 I actually like turkey bacon. It's less greasy and microwaves better. Do you use one of those plates with the ridges? I use those and like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Oh, the bacon drippings are wonderful. I save all of it and use it to saute greens. That's why my kids love beet greens, turnip greens, spinach, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Do you use one of those plates with the ridges? I use those and like it a lot. I like those best. I lost mine in our last move, or threw it out or something. I need a new one. I like crunchy bacon and with turkey bacon you can get the whole piece an even crunchiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 But low carb does not follow the belief that fat is bad, quite the opposite. I say buy good real bacon, it's less processed then the turkey variety and higher fat, which is more likely to keep you satiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 you can get the whole piece an even crunchiness. To do this with pork bacon, you need to add fat to the pan and cook on lowish temperature. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 I know you are right. It is so weird to change my nutrition mindset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I know you are right. It is so weird to change my nutrition mindset. That comes with time - there are so many "flavors" of what is low-carb....really, it comes down to what you like, what you'll be able to stick with long term and what tastes good to you. You're the one eating it - be it regular higher fat bacon or lower fat turkey bacon....both are okay on low-carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Have you seen the ingredient list for turkey bacon? :ack2: They have to add a bunch of cr*p to make it taste like bacon! Real bacon is much better for you, and tastes great, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I used to eat turkey bacon because I don't like the pork taste of real bacon, but I like the smokey salty taste. But I've since discovered beef bacon. :drool5: My DH makes it at work (he's a butcher) it's beef brisket that has been baconified. LOL. I don't remember the process of turning pork bellies into bacon, but that's what he does, just with brisket. All the awesome baconiness without any porkiness and without being processed and dyed and formed. Assuming you actually don't like regular bacon for some reason beef bacon is a better alternative than turkey bacon IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 The fat on real bacon is disgusting, & I hate trying to eat around it. I'm not thrilled w/ pork in the first place & never buy it. Turkey bacon is good, though. I don't buy it often (& I'd never heard of beef bacon--might try that), & I don't HATE pork bacon at someone else's house, but...eating fat for its own sake on purpose wigs me out. Which doesn't answer the OP's question at all, lol, but apparently I wanted to talk about turkey bacon. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Have you seen the ingredient list for turkey bacon? :ack2:They have to add a bunch of cr*p to make it taste like bacon! Real bacon is much better for you, and tastes great, too! Oh, I need to look at the ingredient list. Crud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Whatever the origin, the thing I look for in bacon is that it's NITRATE FREE. Trader Joe's has several pork varieties to choose from, but I can't recall seeing nitrate free turkey bacon. I cook bacon on my Foreman grill (my preference) or in the oven on a broiler pan (for bigger batches). Either way, the bacon doesn't sit in it's own grease while cooking, it drains off as it cooks. I think the microwave pans the others describe are designed to work the same way. FWIW, though a low carb motto is don't fear the fat, I prefer to get my fats from natural, healthy sources such as hard cheeses, avocados, olive oil, etc, and lean cuts of meat versus slabs of fatty bacon. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Not all turkey bacon is equal! I've tried Jenny-O: disgusting. I've tried Oscar Mayer (used to be Louis Rich): pretty good! HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I go for real bacon. I prefer the center cut variety and nitrate free if I can find it. But I don't eat it everyday so I try not to be too picky. If you actually read the labels, turkey bacon isn't any better for you. This is from my Eat this, Not that book: Oscar Mayer America's Favorite Bacon (2 slices) 70 calories 6g fat (2g saturated) 290mg sodium Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon (2 slices) 70 calories 6g fat (2g saturated) 380mg sodium I don't use any extra oil to crisp up our bacon. I actually use a bacon press while the bacon is cooking. It helps all the portions cook evenly, crisply, and with no squishy fat blobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDweller Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Oh, I need to look at the ingredient list. Crud. Does it have any carbs in it? It may not be all turkey if it lists 2 or more carbs. Definitely read the list of ingredients. So many products have added sugar for flavor or other things to give it the right taste. When I did low carb, I stayed away from things that had sugar or any of it's counterparts listed as one of the main or first four ingredients. I found it could cause cravings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I tried turkey bacon just to try it and for some variety. I didn't think it was more salty than regular bacon, but I do prefer low-sodium bacon so I can eat more of it. :D I thought the turkey bacon was ~ok~. Not bad, but not as good as regular/low salt bacon. It wasn't cheaper for me, otherwise I'd get it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakotajm Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I used to eat turkey bacon because I don't like the pork taste of real bacon, but I like the smokey salty taste. But I've since discovered beef bacon. :drool5: My DH makes it at work (hutcher e's a butcher) it's beef brisket that has been baconified. LOL. I don't remember the process of turning pork bellies into bacon, but that's what he does, just with brisket. All the awesome baconiness without any porkiness and without being processed and dyed and formed. Assuming you actually don't like regular bacon for some reason beef bacon is a better alternative than turkey bacon IMO. She was telling me the recipe just the other day.She said to have the butcher slice it like bacon (thinish), marinate it in brown sugar and I think liquid smoke, some salt? If low-carb, omit sugar. Can't remember exactly, but you get the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakotajm Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I tried turkey bacon just to try it and for some variety. I didn't think it was more salty than regular bacon, but I do prefer low-sodium bacon so I can eat more of it. :D I thought the turkey bacon was ~ok~. Not bad, but not as good as regular/low salt bacon. It wasn't cheaper for me, otherwise I'd get it again. It's cheap at Aldi. My kids like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 It might be cheaper these days. Bacon prices have gone through the roof! I agree. It's "ok". I don't know that I'd go out of my way for it, but I wouldn't run screaming if it were served to me. The turkey bacon here is MUCH cheaper, which is why I just recently bought some to try it for a recipe. I bought the Oscar Meyer, and it's not real bacon, but it's not too bad. Not answering the OP question, but I actually prefer real bacon (nitrate free) for taste, and find it more useful for us. However, I save and use the bacon fat for other baking and cooking, as I cook without dairy and soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Bacon. Only the real thing for me. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Done in a pan, it's more like Canadian bacon (or ham). Done in the microwave you can actually get it chrispy, which I like. It's definitely more lean, but if you're on a low carb diet fat isn't the enemy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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