Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11340353)

:confused: Do you have everything upside down in Australia?

Originally Posted by Freddy_Fulham (Post 11343893)

I'd even eat the rind too!

Originally Posted by Freddy_Fulham (Post 11343893)

..... Why do Americans cook their bacon to they are rock hard? ....

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11344260)

Please report back when you find out. :unsure:

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 11344918)

If American bacon is so shit, perhaps it's to kill the taste?:unsure:

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 11344918)

If American bacon is so shit, perhaps it's to kill the taste?:unsure:

Originally Posted by Uncle_Bob (Post 11346888)

I wouldn't say American bacon is that bad. Its just a fact of life that British bacon is so good it simply makes the American bacon taste inferior in comparison.

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 11346925)

American bacon is OK, really. The thick cut stuff is nice on burgers, and it pairs well with HP sauce. Back bacon may be better but not always cost effective out here.

Originally Posted by Uncle_Bob (Post 11347009)

I like both but there are certain golden rules that must be followed. For example, you should never attempt to make a bacon butty using America bacon. ....

Originally Posted by Uncle_Bob (Post 11347009)

I like both but there are certain golden rules that must be followed. For example, you should never attempt to make a bacon butty using America bacon :nod:

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11347024)

And never with mayonnaise! :frown:

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11344926)

If anything American bacon is over flavoured, with the curing salts and the smokiness, and then cooked until is is dry, crispy, and almost burned. When I was in Britain a few weeks ago I realised how much I missed British non-smoked, wet-cured bacon, cut slightly thicker than the wafer-thin American bacon, and just perfect for a bacon butty. I am going to have a stab at curing some of my own, I just haven't found the time yet.

Originally Posted by Weeze (Post 11361489)

Good morning America

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11361523)

I see you cut no corners with that breakfast. :lol:

Originally Posted by Weeze (Post 11361504)

It's lunchtime, therefore a coke is acceptable. Plus, it's quite hot and aircon doesn't exist.

Originally Posted by Dally (Post 11394160)

Got all excited seeing this post thinking you guys were going to solve my "bacon in the US" problem...

So I take it that good English/Dutch style bacon remains a fantasy while I am stateside?

Originally Posted by Weeze (Post 11394226)

Nope. See yorkies post away re. English pork pie co.

Originally Posted by Dally (Post 11394160)

Got all excited seeing this post thinking you guys were going to solve my "bacon in the US" problem...

So I take it that good English/Dutch style bacon remains a fantasy while I am stateside?

Originally Posted by Cardienscarf (Post 11405265)

Never get out of bed again - Teasmaid on one side of the bed and this on the other.

https://mattysallin.wordpress.com/20...acon/#more-289

(Only with proper bacon. Obviously)

Originally Posted by minxy (Post 11461999)

Yay my hubby has arrived! after 2 1/2 years of marriage and the longest immigration process I've ever heard my husband and I have been successful! Now that he is here I want to make him feel as at home as possible since this is his new home. I know that you can miss those little things that you take for granted when you dont have them any more and I do believe our first one is bacon! Yes we american have "streaky bacon" and he is missing his back bacon. Honestly I prefer back bacon as well having had it so much when I was in the UK as well. Problem is I can't find it anywhere! Anyone have any ideas? Places I might look or someone I might ask? We live in a small rural town in Oklahoma but travel frequently to TX for shopping. Any ideas would be very appreciated
Minxy

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11462103)

Unfortunately Americans, including Mrs P, seem to think that bacon is flavoured fat, not cured meat.

Originally Posted by rpjs (Post 11462153)

Mmm, I *love* American bacon, one of the best parts of living here.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11462165)

Well that's just weird. :frown:

Originally Posted by Yorkieabroad (Post 11462177)

My first thought too, although to be fair (prepare to flame!), I can take it, but its a bit like Chinese take away curry - it's acceptable as long as I don't think of it as curry. So, American bacon is OK as a foodstuff, as long as you don't think of it as bacon, or even bacon substitute.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11462185)

On the subject of Chinese food, why do American Chinese take-aways only offer "Broccoli and .... . " dishes? :confused:

Originally Posted by Cardienscarf (Post 11462189)

I just had to throw some bacon away. I let it go off.

(hangs head in shame)

Originally Posted by Yorkieabroad (Post 11462177)

My first thought too, although to be fair (prepare to flame!), I can take it, but its a bit like Chinese take away curry - it's acceptable as long as I don't think of it as curry. So, American bacon is OK as a foodstuff, as long as you don't think of it as bacon, or even bacon substitute:lol:

Originally Posted by Cardienscarf (Post 11462189)

I just had to throw some bacon away. I let it go off.

(hangs head in shame)