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[โ€“] 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (8 children)

Uncured bacon doesn't exist. It's a lie. Uncured bacon is cured with celery nitrates and nitrites instead of synthetic nitrates and nitrites. It is all cured bacon.

And that's fine. If people want a more naturally cured bacon that tastes worse and has zero health benefits, and costs more, calling it "uncured" is still deceptive. It's also crowding out the actual bacon market on the low end.

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  • [โ€“] 6 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Canadian here. uncured bacon is pork belly. This is really a thing this cured "uncured" pork?

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Yes, American grocery stores sell a product called "uncured bacon." It's bacon cured with celery juice, which is a natural source of nitrates. You can also buy pork belly if you have the right butcher.

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