Cottage Bacon

Pig Pig
AKA: Buckboard Bacon
Primal: Shoulder (US)
Cooking Methods: Pan-Fry, Oven Roast
Good For: Casserole, Burger, Diet/Lean, Corning
Fat Content: Low
Price: Moderate
Pig - Cottage Bacon

Cottage Bacon is generally an elliptical slice of lean meat that is taken from the pig’s shoulder. In its appearance, it bears semblance to sliced ham. It is meatier than regular bacon and can be used as a good low-fat substitute for it after it is cured and smoked.

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