Leaner than regular or American bacon, Canadian bacon comes from the pork loin on the back of the pig. It’s typically cut ...

It may seem excessive to top a ham with bacon, but Christmas is a time for generosity.

If that’s not an option, you can buy a ham, gammon or bacon joint and finely chop or blend it at home. It’s perfect for brunch. Mix in the pickle juice and stock, bring to the boil and simmer ...

But isn't Canadian bacon just the same thing as ham? Actually, no, it's not even from the same part of the pig. It's an easy mistake to make; Canadian bacon and ham can both taste and look similar.

This dish is a great excuse to ask your friendly butcher to mince some of their bacon trimmings with a bit of fatty pork belly. If that’s not an option, you can buy a ham, gammon or bacon joint ...