Were Does Bacon Come from?

Bacon can come from a pig's belly, back or sides ⁠— essentially anywhere that has an exceptionally high fat content. In the United Kingdom, back bacon is most common, but Americans are more familiar with “streaky” bacon, also known as side bacon, which is cut from pork belly.

What part of the pig is bacon made from?

Bacon is a cured meat from the belly of the pig. Spare ribs also come from the side. These aren't as meaty as back ribs and require a long, wet cook on low heat. Another common cut of pork comes from the leg – ham.

Is bacon made out of dog?

Bacon comes from pigs. After the animal is harvested the carcass is broken down into several different sections. One of those sections includes the loin, ribs and belly.