rachelstrong Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Yesterday was day 1 and I went shopping to get stocked up (a harrowing experience), and I wanted to get bacon and ham. I must have looked at over 20 packages and even asked about the three kinds at the deli with no luck. I guess bacon is more of a myth than a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted May 31, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 31, 2015 One thing to remember is that you can totally live without bacon or ham for 30 days. I did my first Whole30 without either, and it was fine. Prosciutto, which is a little easier to find a compliant version of, can be baked until it's crispy to give you the salty crispiness you might want to top a salad or mix with vegetables, if that's what you're looking for. If you really, really can't live without bacon, you can order online from US Wellness Meats (that link is to strips of bacon -- I'm cheap and when I buy from them, I usually buy the bacon ends, since I'm more interested in adding it to other dishes than having strips of it, so that works well for me.) There are other brands too -- google Whole30 bacon to find past discussions, but always check your labels since recipes can change over time or even between different regions of the country. You might also find the Bacon Manifesto interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 What Shannon said. Also, regarding ham, if you live in the US, it's near impossible to find compliant ham. Luckily, there are LOTS of other protein options available on a Whole30. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelstrong Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 I agree with both of you. I will live without bacon or ham, and I am fine with that. For 30 days, not a big problem. I was lookng forward to it since I usually restrict myself from bacon for its fat content. I am enjoying the avocados! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaGirl Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 look for a local butcher chop.. Thats what I did.. I don't use the bacon much but its nice now and then… The recipe is salt, ground celery, and paprika for sugar/nitrate free bacon.. And one more thing.. don't set yourself up that doing a whole 30 is a harrowing experience.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted June 1, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 I have a local butcher shop that sells compliant bacon but to be honest, I rarely use it. I find the mess and smell too inconvenient and will usually leave it off a recipe or not use recipes where the main ingredient is bacon. Compliant ham is a myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenX Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Compliant ham is no longer a myth: http://grasslandbeef.com/sugar-free-ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted June 1, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 Compliant ham is no longer a myth: http://grasslandbeef.com/sugar-free-ham Holy shhhhugar free ham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelstrong Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. I did not have much bacon before, so I don't really miss it. Maybe one day I will come across some at a butcher, but somehow I am living a rich, full life without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp645 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Found bacon with no sugar at Target. I believe it was the Target brand and also labeled low sodium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn1067 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I found compliant bacon at Whole Foods yesterday. Its near their butcher counter and is has a "Paleo" sticker on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie1276 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I have been buying Pederson's sugar free bacon from Whole Foods and it's delicious. Even if you're not a bacon eater normally, the extra punch a few pieces of diced up bacon on salads, and in scrambled eggs is so satisfying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkoopea1 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Pederson's farms bacon is available at Sprouts (I'm in the Houston area). It's wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsoasoccer Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I found non-cured, no-sugar bacon by Maverick Farms at Publix the other day. I almost fell on the floor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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