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What's The Difference Between Center-Cut And Regular Bacon?
BY NIKITA EPHANOV
Center-cut bacon is made from the same meat as regular bacon, the only difference is the fat is trimmed. It works just as well in cooking, with a smaller amount of grease released.
Center-cut bacon is flavored and processed just like other bacon. Each strip is a smaller width, with the tips sliced off on both ends, making for a 25-30% difference in fat.
Grocery stores price center-cut bacon the same as regular varieties, although it'll contain 25% less bacon. For budget shoppers, it's not the best value.
Bacon simply refers to salted and fatty pork meat usually sourced from the back or belly. As a result, many different products are included under the term.
Regular bacon is known for its particularly high fat content, with less than 9% protein by weight, unusual for a meat product. However, this provides its crispy texture.