On 16 Nov 2005 19:13:19 -0800, "
> wrote:

>I never heard of peameal bacon until I read about it here. From what
>I've read on the web, what Americans think of as Canadian bacon is
>described as "imposter bacon" by Canadians.
>
> It sounds good, but very expensive , (over $25 per pound, shipped from
>Canada).
>
> It looks kind of like fresh or brined pork loin.
>
>Brined or smoked meats are available here in meat stores They have
>smoked, brined, and fresh ham and pork loin (sometimes called Polish
>bacon). They're more expensive than anything you can find in large
>supermarkets, worth every penny, but nowhere near $25 per pound.
>
>
>I'd be glad to pay more for something that's extra special, but not for
>something I could find freshly made a few miles away. (Plus, I'd be
>supporting a local business person). : - )
>
>Has anyone compared them?
>
>Thanks.

I make my own...$1.99 for pork loin..five days in brine..Very simple
to make.