querida Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'm totally new to the world of pig meat. I like the idea of adding a little pork to my egg dishes and soups for extra flavor and a little protein, but I have no idea what to add. My understanding is that bacon is mostly fat, so should I prefer ham instead? Or Canadian bacon, whatever that is? I bet it is the fat that adds the most flavor, but I'm guessing that lean options are a better idea for health. What's my best compliant yet cheap option? I'm betting you guys have this figured out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jent103 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 It's tough to find compliant ham - at least for me, harder than compliant bacon. Even the "all natural" ham at my store is cured with sugar. I haven't checked Canadian bacon. If you're just looking for something to add to your eggs and that sort of thing, you might try bacon, look at the Canadian bacon (not sure about that), or look at the deli counter for prosciutto or pancetta. But another pig option: make a big pork roast and keep that around to add protein to whatever! This is a great basic recipe. http://nomnompaleo.com/post/10031990774/slow-cooker-kalua-pig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflower Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I love ground pork. I like it loose or in the form of a meatball (and tastes so good with an over easy egg on top of it). Well Fed 2 has lots of good recipes for spice blends that taste great with pork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflower Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 But another pig option: make a big pork roast and keep that around to add protein to whatever! This is a great basic recipe. http://nomnompaleo.com/post/10031990774/slow-cooker-kalua-pig This recipe is excellent! And the pork can be added to eggs, or soup or eaten on top of salad greens. I also love Well Feds Italian Pork Roast. I make it at least twice a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted May 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sometimes you can find pancetta that is compliant. I get mine at whole foods. It's basically bacon. Great for flavoring anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Pork sausages (compliant, of course). I always grab a pound or two at the local farmer's market on Sundays, and it becomes the base for my scrambles and frittatas the whole week. I don't worry about the fat because the pigs are organic and pastured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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