National Canadian Bacon Day
March 3, Sunday
Canadian bacon differs from classic bacon in that it is made not from the belly part of the pig, but from its loin (lower back). This makes Canadian bacon leaner and more tender, with less fat than American bacon. It is often pre-dredged in cornmeal or corn crumbs and then smoked, which gives it a unique taste and texture. Canadian bacon is usually cut into round slices and cooked in a frying pan or in the oven.