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Bacon

Protein

Cured and smoked pork belly strips known for salty, smoky flavor and crispy texture.

5 substitutes

Substitutes

1:1

Lower fat, similar smoky flavor. Won't get as crispy.

✅Best for: breakfast, sandwiches, salads

⚠️Not for: rendering fat for cooking

1:1

Italian cured pork belly, unsmoked. Richer pork flavor. Dice and crisp in a pan.

✅Best for: pasta, soups, Italian dishes

⚠️Not for: BLTs, breakfast where smoke is key

1:1 by volume

Slice thin, marinate in soy sauce and liquid smoke, pan-fry until crispy.

✅Best for: sandwiches, salads, breakfast

⚠️Not for: rendering fat, wrapping around foods

1:1 by volume

Coconut flakes baked with soy sauce, liquid smoke, and maple syrup. Crispy and smoky.

✅Best for: salad topping, baked potatoes, garnish

⚠️Not for: cooking into dishes, rendering fat

1:1

Dry-cured ham, delicate salty flavor. Crisp in oven for bacon-like crunch. No smoke flavor.

✅Best for: wrapping, salads, pizza, appetizers

⚠️Not for: recipes needing smoky flavor