Difference Between Bacon and Gammon

Gammon and bacon are both cured pork. The main difference between them is the part of the pig from which they originate. Gammon is the hind leg (haunch) of a pig whilst bacon is the meat from other parts of the pig such as the loin, collar or belly.

1. Is gammon and bacon the same thing?
2. Is Gammon healthier than bacon?
3. Which part of the bacon is known as Gammon?
4. Why is Gammon not called pork?
5. What is Gammon called in America?
6. Is Gammon red or white meat?
7. What is the most unhealthy meat?
8. Is Gammon bad for cholesterol?
9. Is Gammon a processed food?
10. Is Gammon the same as pork shoulder?
11. Is pickled pork the same as Gammon?
12. Why is Gammon so salty?

Is gammon and bacon the same thing?

A bacon joint is a piece of cured pork, made with any cut of meat, unlike gammon. Correctly, gammon is the hind leg cut from a side of bacon after curing and traditionally the cure should be the mildest, but we are getting into the habit of calling any bacon joint suitable for boiling and baking a piece of gammon.

Is Gammon healthier than bacon?

Pan-Fried Bacon

When we compare this with gammon, which has a total of 17g of fat per 100g it's clear that gammon is a much healthier option. You should also take into account that although gammon has a high sodium content it still tastes much the same as bacon and is better for your health overall.

Which part of the bacon is known as Gammon?

Gammon comes from an old French word, Gambe, which means the hind leg. Originally Gammon was the term used when the meat from the hind leg was cut into joints after the whole carcass has been brined or smoked, while Ham referred to meat which had been cut first and brined or smoked afterwards.

Why is Gammon not called pork?

Gammon is the hind leg of pork after it has been cured by dry-salting or brining, which may or may not be smoked. ... The term is mostly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland, while other dialects of English largely make no distinction between gammon and ham.

What is Gammon called in America?

Gammon = Virginia ham

I've been assured (by a pair of Americans who've tried both) that Virginia ham is a similar cut to gammon and also salt cured.

Is Gammon red or white meat?

Pork is classified a red meat because it contains more myoglobin than chicken or fish. When fresh pork is cooked, it becomes lighter in color, but it is still a red meat. Pork is classed as "livestock" along with veal, lamb and beef. All livestock are considered red meat.

What is the most unhealthy meat?

In general, red meats (beef, pork and lamb) have more saturated (bad) fat than chicken, fish and vegetable proteins such as beans. Saturated and trans fats can raise your blood cholesterol and make heart disease worse. The unsaturated fats in fish, such as salmon, actually have health benefits.

Is Gammon bad for cholesterol?

Avoid so-called "organ" meats such as liver and sweetbreads, which have as much as 375 mg of cholesterol per 3-ounce serving. Limit processed and luncheon meats such as bologna, ham, hot dogs, sausage, and packaged lunch meats. They're high in saturated fats and sodium.

Is Gammon a processed food?

Processed meat includes bacon, sausages, hot dogs, salami, corned beef, beef jerky and ham as well as canned meat and meat-based sauces.

Is Gammon the same as pork shoulder?

Gammon is made from the leg not the shoulder.

Is pickled pork the same as Gammon?

Pickled pork is close, but not the same as proper uncooked gammon.

Why is Gammon so salty?

Ham is a cured meat. That salt exists to help preserve the meat. ... Ham is cured, which means it is soaked in a saltwater solution for a period of time for flavor and preservation. Some hams, like country hams, are saltier than other like city hams.