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ULTIMATE PEAMEAL SANDWICH

Canada is known for its culinary diversity, but we offer a delectable Canadian treasure known as peameal bacon. We stand proud as the home of this iconic dish. Peameal bacon is a beloved ingredient typically made for breakfast and is known for its savoury, slightly sweet flavour and delightful texture. This recipe takes your typical Peameal Bacon Sandwich to the next level.

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Understanding Peameal Bacon

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s take a closer look at peameal bacon. This Canadian specialty is made by curing pork loin and rolling it in cornmeal, giving it a distinctive outer layer. The result is a succulent, lean bacon that offers a sweet and savoury profile, setting it apart from traditional streaky bacon. Peameal bacon is a versatile ingredient that can be used in various dishes, but one of its most celebrated applications is in sandwiches.

The recipe uses our Halenda’s Meats peameal bacon. Halenda’s Meats Peameal bacon is known for its award-winning taste, precision-cut perfection, and versatile charm. It’s sweet, savoury, and irresistible. Supporting Halenda’s Meats means supporting local tradition and taking part in the very best in Ontario’s meat. It’s not just peameal bacon; it’s a slice of excellence and a taste of tradition.

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ULTIMATE PEAMEAL SANDWICH

Peameal bacon is a beloved culinary icon in Canada. This lean and savoury bacon is made from pork loin, cured to perfection, and rolled in cornmeal, giving it a unique outer layer. Its sweet-savoury flavour and versatility have made it a staple in Canadian cuisine, featuring prominently in breakfasts, sandwiches, and even gourmet dishes, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the Great White North.

This recipe uses are Halenda's Peameal Bacon. Our Par-Baked Peameal Bacon is different from all the rest. We start with large, lean & tender boneless pork loins, cure them and roll them in cornmeal. We partially bake the peameal to save you time and lock in freshness.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Course Breakfast

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 Package Halenda's Award-Winning Peameal Bacon
Tater Tots (12 per sandwich)
1 Egg (Per Sandwich)
Cheese Slices (2 Tbsp per sandwich)

Instructions

Preheat your griddle or pan to medium-high heat. Begin by preparing your tater tot bun by arranging 6 tater tots tightly together. Using a spatula something strong and flat, press your tater tots all together. Grill/cook for 5 minutes each side.
Next, grill your amazing peameal bacon. They are thinly sliced so only 2 minutes on each side will cook this peameal and not dry it out. Now add your egg and get ready to assemble this delicious ultimate peameal sandwich.
To assemble your breakfast sandwich (it's also ok to eat this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner) by adding your first bun, cheese, Halendas peameal bacon, egg, and the last tater tot bun. Enjoy!