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| Alternative names | Bacon butty, bacon sarnie, rasher sandwich, bacon cob, bacon barm, bacon muffin |
|---|---|
| Type | Sandwich |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom[1][2][3] |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Bread andbacon, with acondiment, often tomatoketchup orbrown sauce |
| Variations | BLT |
Abacon sandwich (also known in parts of the United Kingdom and New Zealand as abacon butty,bacon bap,bacon cob orbacon sarnie) is asandwich of cookedbacon. It may be spread withbutter, and may be seasoned withbrown sauce or tomatoketchup. It is generally served hot. In some establishments the sandwich will be made from bread toasted on only one side, while other establishments serve it on a similar roll as is used for hamburgers.
Bacon sandwiches are an all-day favourite throughout the United Kingdom[1] and Ireland.[4] They are often served inBritish cafes and delis, and are anecdotally recommended as ahangover cure.[5]
In 2007, researchers atLeeds University evaluated 700 variants of the sandwich, experimenting with different cooking styles, types of bacon, breads, oils, and special additions. Each variant was then ranked by 50 tasters. In conclusion, the best bacon sandwiches are made with "crispy, fried, and not-too-fat bacon between thick slices of white bread."[6]
Another study by theDirect Line for Business listed the top additions to the traditional bacon butty inEngland. Although the original was still the preferred sandwich, the next top contender was the "breggy" which adds an egg. The next-most-popular accessory was mushrooms, followed by cheese. For sauces, brown sauce was slightly favoured over ketchup. However, food writerFelicity Cloake recommends neither, favouringmarmalade andmustard instead.[7][8]
TheBLT is a popular variant of the bacon sandwich with the additional ingredients oflettuce andtomato, but typically served cold.[9]
Bacon is a common ingredient inbreakfast sandwiches, with thebacon, egg and cheese sandwich as a particularly common variation in New York City.[10]
A Double Down is a sandwich offered byKentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). The Double Down contains "bacon, two different kinds of melted cheese, the Colonel's 'secret' sauce... pinched in between two pieces of Original Recipe chicken fillets."[11] It is also available with grilled chicken fillets instead of the Original Recipe fried fillets. The KFC Double Down was initially test marketed inOmaha, Nebraska andProvidence, Rhode Island.[12] KFC describes the Double Down as a "sandwich" although it does not have bread.
Fool's Gold Loaf is asandwich made by theColorado Mine Company,[13] afive-star restaurant inDenver,Colorado. The sandwich consists of a single warmed, hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with one jar of creamypeanut butter, one jar of grapejelly, and a pound ofbacon. The name of the sandwich is derived from its price of $49.95.[citation needed] In later years, it was priced closer to $100 for the sandwich and a bottle ofDom Pérignon.[citation needed]
Numerous studies have shown a connection between processed meats and an increased risk of serious health conditions such astype 2 diabetes,various cancers, andcardiovascular disease.[14]
A study in 2007 conducted by the World Cancer Research Fund found that there was "convincing evidence" of a link between processed meats and an increased chance of cancer. Although no numerical value was provided for the risk, they did state that "people should not eat more than 500g of red meat a week".[15]
TheWorld Health Organization released a warning concerning thesodium content in bacon. In 100 g of bacon, there is approximately 1.5 g of sodium.[16] Currently, theFDA reports that the average American adult should consume less than 2.3 g per day. Too much sodium in the diet can lead tohigh blood pressure, which is a major cause ofheart disease andstroke.[17]
