Cottage Bacon

In recognition of October being Pork Month, Triple T will be placing various pork items on special throughout the month. Purchasing the items on special and answering our Facebook trivia questions correctly will get your name placed in our drawing for a FREE Smoked Bone In Ham. Click HERE for more details. This week’s special is cottage bacon. What is cottage bacon? Do you know?

Many people don’t know what cottage bacon is, so this blog post is dedicated to helping you understand what it is and how it can be a terrific substitute for your every day bacon. 

Cottage bacon, not be mistaken with Canadian bacon which comes from the loin section of the pig, is made from pork shoulder. Therefore, it is much more lean than typical bacon that comes from the belly section of the pig, but has a nice even marbling giving it close to the same flavor with less fat. Less fat means less shrinkage, giving you a better value for your money. 

Cottage bacon varies in flavor, just as typical bacon varies in flavor due to different recipes and production methods. Triple T’s cottage bacon has a savory flavor with a hint of sweetness and a smoky finish.  

Triple T’s cottage bacon is pressed giving it a rectangular shape, but larger in width than average bacon. Some cottage bacon may not be pressed giving it an oval shape. Triple T’s cottage bacon is not fully cooked, so just like typical bacon it needs to be cooked before consuming. 

Because Triple T’s cottage bacon is made with the same seasoning as our belly bacon, it is a delicious, meatier and leaner substitute in BLT sandwiches, with eggs, wrapped around grilled items and for any recipe calling for bacon. Keep in mind that it is leaner, so it does not produce as much grease as your average bacon.